Lunch Assistant

Engage pupils in meaningful and structured play activities during the lunch break within the school premises.

• Promote playground games and rhymes which leads to pupils taking greater ownership of being engaged in purposeful activities in the playground.
• Ensure that the pupils supervised are safe, secure and engaged with appropriate play and games related activities.
• Be vigilant and pro-active during duty and intervene before pupils expose themselves to danger or breach safety rules.
• Show respect and appreciation and be able to discuss issues with pupils in a relaxed manner.
• Work in partnership with other lunch assistants, and provide good role models for pupils.
• Operate within the school's code of conduct.
• Carry out duties as requested by the lead lunch assistants, line manager or the Headteacher
  
  Have good knowledge and understanding of children's rights and relevant legislative guidance on issues related to working with children.
• Demonstrate a good level of knowledge and understanding of children's recreational needs, particularly in terms of playground games and structured activities.
• Relevant qualifications in childcare would be an advantage but is not essential.
• Have relevant experience of working with children either as a volunteer or a paid worker.
• Have a good level of communication skills, particularly in spoken English. Have sufficient level of literacy and numeracy skills to be able to write and respond to short reports related to the work.
• Have a commitment to professional development and training.
• Be physically and mentally fit to work with young children.