School Meals Supervisory Assistant - 6.5hrs a week

Salary Grade 2 - £11.88 inclusive hourly rate

This position is for someone to work with other members of our lunch play team ensuring the smooth, happy running of the lunchtime break and supervision of the children. Our school values the importance of play and is working towards OPAL accreditation early in the next academic year.

As a successful candidate you will have the ability to work in a team and be an effective communicator. During lunchtime you will be expected to support and develop pupil’s social and play skills. You will be required to supervise the dining room or other areas of the school grounds whilst the children are at play. The site and provision is evolving over time, so being creative, positive and adaptable to change are important skills to have. Experience of qualification in play work would be desirable but not essential; all the play team member received play work essentials training and engage in reflective practise meetings regularly.

You will need to manage pupils in a clear, consistent and fair way. All our children whatever their background and need, including children with identified special needs and vulnerable children, will expect to be treated fairly and supported during their lunch break. You will be expected to deliver First Aid when required and so must have a qualification or ability to complete training as required.

We are committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The Successful candidate will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be found at DBS checks: detailed guidance – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Interested applicants can contact the school office for an application form or download of the school website. www.pettshill.org

Closing date: Friday 3^rd May, interviews will be arranged for the following week.

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Apply to our office manager - Linda Flynn-Caughey admin@pettshill.ealing.sch.uk

Download the forms below: https://www.pettshill.org/

Only applications submitted on the school’s application form will be considered. We reserve the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet, and the recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process.

The successful candidate will demonstrate competence against criteria of the person specification in order to be offered the post and appointment will be conditional subject to clearance by the Disclosure & Barring Service.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability or sexuality.

Petts Hill Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment

Please note there is no spare parking on-site but there are spaces on the surrounding roads without restrictions. We are well served by Northolt Station (Central Line – 10 min walk) and various bus routes.