Heycroft Primary School
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title and Grade: Midday Assistant
Responsible to: Senior Midday Assistant
Acting within the Midday Assistant team our middays take care and control of all pupils on the school premises during the midday break. The principal accountability is to maintain the safety, welfare and good conduct of the pupils.
A Midday Assistants’ contribution to the school can be measured by their ability to be good colleagues, their common sense, practical abilities and their understanding and respect for children.
Particular Duties and Responsibilities:
1. To supervise pupils at lunchtime whether indoors or outside in accordance with the instructions of the Head of School, Executive Head or Senior Mid-day Supervisory Assistant.
2. To provide positive and firm control by implementing the school discipline/behaviour policy. To encourage play activities.
3. To deal with cases of unruly or unsocial behaviour by pupils where appropriate, or report the incident immediately to the Senior Midday.
4. To mop up and wipe spillage from the floor surfaces or meal tables, and ensure that the dining area is left in a tidy condition.
5. To ensure that any injury or sickness of pupils is reported immediately to the First Aider or headteacher and the office. (Where appropriate, administer basic first aid and record all details in the first aid book.) To clean up after sickness of children.
6. To check that no pupil remains in outside areas when afternoon lessons are about to begin.
7. To carry out the above duties in accordance with the school’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
8. Attend MDA training sessions.
The duties may be varied to meet the changing demands of the school at the reasonable discretion of the Head of School.
This job description does not form part of the contract of employment. It describes the way the postholder is expected and required to perform and complete the particular duties as set out above.
Person Specification - MIDDAY ASSISTANT
General heading Detail Examples
Qualifications & Experience Specific qualifications & experience Working with or caring for children
Completion Induction programme
Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures Knowledge of First Aid
Literacy Basic reading and writing skills
Numeracy Ability to count and undertake basic calculations
Technology Ability to use basic equipment e.g. photocopier, video
Communication Written Ability to complete basic forms
Verbal Ability to exchange routine verbal information clearly with children and adults
Languages Seek support to overcome communication barriers with children and adults
Negotiating Consult with children and other adults
Working with children Behaviour Management Understand and implement the school’s behaviour management policy
SEN Understand and support the differences in children and adults and respond appropriately
Curriculum Understanding of games and activities which support learning
Child Development Understanding of the way in which games and activities can help children develop
Health & Well being Understand the importance of physical and emotional wellbeing
Working with others Working with partners Understand the role of others working in the school
Relationships Ability to establish rapport and respectful and trusting relationships with children, their families and carers and other adults
Team work Ability to work effectively with other adults in the school
Information Ability to provide timely and accurate information
Responsibilities
Organisational skills Good organisational skills
Line Management N/A
Time Management Ability to manage own time effectively
Creativity Ability to follow instructions
General Equalities Demonstrate a commitment to equality
Health & Safety Basic understanding of Health & Safety
Child Protection Understand and implement child protection procedures
Confidentiality/Data Protection Understand procedures and legislation relating to confidentiality
CPD Be prepared to develop and learn in the role