Lunchtime Assistant

Morley Newlands Academy is seeking a caring and reliable Lunchtime Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will supervise pupils during lunchtime, support positive behaviour, promote healthy eating and help ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children throughout the lunch period.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise pupils in the dining hall and around the school during lunchtime.

• Encourage good manners, healthy eating and positive behaviour.

• Assist with setting up and clearing away lunchtime areas.

• Maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment.

• Report accidents, incidents and behavioural concerns appropriately.

• Support lunchtime activities and work collaboratively with colleagues.

What We are Looking For:

• A positive and friendly approach when working with children.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

• Basic childcare and health and safety knowledge.

Previous experience working with children is desirable but not essential.

10 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only

What we offer you:

As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:

• Membership to a local government pension scheme.

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.

• Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers.

• £2k Cycle to work scheme.