Lunchtime Assistant

Required to start: ASAP

Lunchtime Assistant (Part Time)

A1 £19,100

Actual Salary: £4,331

Hours: 10 Hours Per Week (11.30am-1.30pm), Term Time Only 

Subject to a 6-month Probationary Period

An opportunity to make a difference

We seek to appoint an enthusiastic and engaging Lunchtime Assistant who will further enhance our dynamic and well-structured lunchtime routines at Ryecroft Academy.

The ideal applicant will have: 

• Experience of working with children and young people in an educational establishment

• A real passion for education and improving the attainment of all its pupils 

• A professional, fun, engaging and nurturing personality  

Lunchtime duties include: 

• Supporting pupils in safe and engaging lunchtime activities

• Maintaining rigour around safety and adherence to the Positive Behaviour Policy

• Supporting pupils whilst they eat their lunch, helping them to ensure their table is clean and water is always available

• High standards of cleanliness and hygiene are in place and proactively supporting our pupils to have a well-established hygiene routine in and around the dining hall

• Upholding standards for healthy eating and table manners 

• Ensuring high standards of behaviour are maintained

• Ensuring pupils feel safe and happy during lunchtimes 

• Ensuring all safeguarding procedures are meticulously implemented

This role represents an exciting opportunity for anyone who is eager to be a part of a nationally renowned organisation with a strong moral compass. We would expect the successful applicant to be of a mind-set where they believe anything is possible for the young people we nurture: likewise, our professional body also benefits from CPD and support that is personalised to your particular needs and experience.

Please note if you submit an electronic application we will not require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted.

An application pack is available to download at The Gorse Academies Trust website www.tgat.org.uk/jobs  by email to hannah.flavell@ryecroft.leeds.sch.uk or by telephone on 0113 733 0129. For more information about our academy, you can visit our website at www.ryecroft.leeds.sch.uk 

Closing date for applications: Friday 10 June 2022, Noon

Applications should be returned to: hannah.flavell@ryecroft.leeds.sch.uk 

Interview date: TBC

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.   

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position.