Midday Childcare Assistant

Midday Childcare Assistant

Salary: £5,297 per annum.

Reports to:

Midday Childcare Supervisor.

Hours:

11.45am to 1.45pm, Monday to Friday, term time only. The role offered is Midday Childcare Assistant at the Junior School.

This is a permanent position.

This role is in our Midday Team who ensure the safety, general welfare and conduct of children during the lunch period, either on the playgrounds, in the dining hall, or in the classrooms in the event of inclement weather.

• Promote positive behaviour and good relationships between the children, having absolute regard to the safety and welfare of children on the school’s premises.
• Promote a warm and friendly atmosphere in the dining hall at all times.
• Have a caring, patient approach to the children and be friendly but firm.
• Supervise children and monitor children’s behaviour including effective intervention or referral to the appropriate member of staff.
• Engage and introduce children to play opportunities across all ages.
• Encourage good manners and collaboration between children.
• Ensure children adhere to safety rules in terms of the perimeter fences, gates and entering buildings.
• Comply with school practices and policies for the notification and recording of incidents, behavioural and first aid.
• Supervise the movement of children to and from dining areas, including any personal hygiene requirements.
• Be aware of the medical and special dietary needs of all children.
• Assist children, where necessary, with the collection of food and proper use of cutlery.
• Give a good impression of the School and maintain confidentiality when in discussion, inside or outside the School, with individuals and outside agencies.
• Attend meetings and training courses as may be required for personal and professional development.
• All staff are expected to uphold the values of the School by setting an example in attitudes, language and appearance.