Lunch Time Assistant

Are you a caring, enthusiastic and looking for a rewarding role supporting children with additional needs?

Are you a caring, enthusiastic and looking for a rewarding role supporting children with additional needs?

The Pace Centre is looking for a Lunch Time Assistant to join our friendly team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play an important part in our school day, helping to ensure children have a safe, enjoyable and positive lunchtime experience.

About the Role

As a Lunch Time Assistant, you will work alongside our classroom teams during the lunchtime period, helping to prepare and serve lunches, support children during recreational activities, and ensure the learning environment is ready for afternoon sessions.

• Preparing and serving pre-cooked lunches, including heating meals correctly.
• Clearing away after lunch, washing up and maintaning a clean kitchen area.
• Assisitng with laundry tasks, including washing and drying towels and tea towels.
• Supervising children alongside other memebers of the team.
• Tidying classrooms and preparing resources for afternoon programmes.
• Following guidance from teaching staff regarding the support of handling children.
• Complying with all health, safety and hygine procedures.
• Supporting general classroom maintenance tasks as required.

We are looking for someone who:

• Enjoys working with children.
• Is reliable, organised and able to work as a team.
• Has a positive and caring approach.
• Understands the importance of health, safety and hygine standards.
• Is willing to undertake a Level 2 Food Safey Certificate
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At the Pace Centre, you'll be part of a supportive and dedicated team making a real difference to the lives of children and young people with motor disorders. Every day brings the opportunity to help chilren develop their skills, confidence and independance in a nurturing environemnt.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you.

Pace is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Wr are a safer recruitment organisation, and we are committed to safeguardining and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Term time working
Excellent benefits including Pension Scheme, discounts and Cycle to Work/Tech Scheme