Midday Assistant - Wilmslow, United Kingdom - The Wilmslow Academy

Description

The Job Holder is responsible for ensuring supervision of all pupils during the lunchtime period both in the dining area and during playground activities.

• Ensures the safety of pupils during the lunchtime period; taking into account pupil ages, disability and behaviour.
• Arranges ageappropriate activities for pupils during inclement weather.
• Refers to senior members of staff on duty in cases of emergency; or, if unable to contact staff, call for the public emergency services by dialling 999.

Notwithstanding the detail in this job description, in accordance with the School's/Council's Flexibility Policy the job holder will undertake such work as may be determined by the principal/Governing Body from time to time, up to or at a level consistent with the Main Responsibilities of the job.

• First Aid Qualification

• Previous experience as a Midday Assistant or working with children

• Willing to undertake job related training including a First Aid qualification, Safeguarding and Data Protection training.
• Have an awareness of policies and procedures relating to working in a school
• Be able to contribute to the wider school community and activities

• Able to work with children in a calm manner
• Able to communicate effectively.
• Flexible and positive towards change.
• Friendly with a sense of humour and positive attitude.
• Willing to work as part of a team.
• Reliable and organised.
• Able to organise appropriate play activities in and out of doors
• Able to use their own initiative
• Approachable and selfmotivated.
• Able to perform all duties and responsibilities in work location with reasonable adjustments where appropriate.
• Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion at all times.

• Inclusive and respectful to all our colleagues
• Keen to keep developing and receptive to change
• Reflective and learn from mistakes

• Passionate and have a positive outlook
• Confident to share their opinions and ideas and value those of others
• Solution focused

• Considerate of all
• Welcoming
• Adaptable
• Understanding of the needs of the wider community
• Look after our own and each other's well being
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Open to having the relevant security checks made on them, e.g. an enhanced DBS check.
• Suitable to work with children and young people

• Onsite parking

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

• Primary school

• Wilmslow: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)