Welfare Assistant

At the heart of our school is our vision: "Striving for Excellence, Together as One, With God." This vision guides everything we do and reflects our commitment to helping every child achieve their full potential academically, socially and spiritually. We are proud to be a warm and welcoming school where children feel safe, happy and inspired to learn. We have high expectations for all and believe that every child can succeed when they are nurtured, challenged and supported. Our dedicated staff go above and beyond each day to provide exceptional opportunities and experiences that help children develop confidence, resilience and a lifelong love of learning. Strong relationships are at the centre of our school community. We work closely with families, the church and the wider community to ensure that every child feels a sense of belonging and is equipped with the knowledge, skills and values they need for the future.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and caring Lunchtime Organiser to join our team at our large, vibrant and inclusive primary school. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute positively to pupils' wellbeing by helping to create a safe, happy and engaging lunchtime environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise pupils during the lunchtime period, ensuring their safety and wellbeing at all times.
• Encourage and facilitate positive, inclusive and enjoyable play opportunities for all children.
• Actively engage with children during lunch and playtimes, promoting positive behaviour and social interaction.
• Support the school’s behaviour expectations and help maintain a calm and respectful environment.
• Identify and respond appropriately to any accidents, incidents or welfare concerns in line with school procedures.
• Foster positive relationships with pupils and encourage good manners, cooperation and inclusion.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure lunchtime provision is well organised and enjoyable for all pupils.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a caring and positive approach, enjoy working with children, and be committed to helping every child have a rewarding and enjoyable lunchtime experience

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants