We are looking for a motivated person to join our friendly Lunchtime Supervision team as a Midday Assistant for two hours each day, Monday to Friday (term time only) over the lunchtime period.

Post:  Midday Assistant (MDA)

Salary scale:  Scale 1-2 point 2-4

Hours:  10 hours per week (term time only)

To start:  Monday 3rd June 2024

Deadline for applications:  Midday Friday 3rd May 2024

Date of Interview:  Thursday 9th May 2024

Lunchtimes at Cann Hall Primary School are fun filled, activity packed and instructional for all our children. Our midday team help supervise the smooth running of lunch sittings in the dining hall and lead a number of selected activities in the playground.

We are looking to appoint a midday assistant to help organise, encourage and engage children in good manners, positive behaviour and keen participation in playground games. The successful candidate must have a positive and approachable disposition, be caring, enthusiastic and a team player - every day! A flexible attitude is key to this position, as no two days will be the same.

We are keen to appoint the right person to join our midday team and therefore previous experience is not essential as full induction and ongoing training will be provided.

Compass Partnership Of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service application.

PLEASE NOTE: We do not accept CVs as part of the shortlisting and selection process.

The role involves a variety of responsibilities which include:

• Playground supervision, dining hall duties and wet break supervision in class
• Promoting ‘Positive Play’ ensuring productive lunchtime activities for pupils, including the ability to make suggestions and involve yourself in activities
• Ensuring that good order is maintained in accordance with Cann Hall’s Positive Behaviour and Confidentiality Policies
• Administering basic first aid and keeping records of accidents, liaising with other staff as necessary
• Assisting with ancillary duties e.g. cleaning up spillages, wiping tables etc.
• Supporting healthy eating
• Supervising, supporting play activities and encouraging children to participate in lunchtime activities
• Ensuring the safety and welfare of all our pupils.

We would like to hear from you if you are patient, have a sense of humour and are committed to supporting all children to achieve their best. Visits to school are warmly welcomed.