What skills and experience we're looking for
To be part of the Lunchtime team to assist and supervise individuals and groups of pupils during the lunch break, encouraging responsible and appropriate behaviour, activities and play ensuring the safety of pupils.
To organise and positively interact with approved group activities and games for children as authorised by a member of the teaching staff, so as to enhance the development of children’s learning and social integration. Ensure indoor activities are arranged and made available to children during wet lunchtime break periods which ensure appropriate and safe behaviour of children during these periods.
To remain aware of children with special educational needs and liaise with the appropriate SEN Assistant to ensure play activities are appropriate and safe for all children.
To assist children in preparing for meals including hand-washing, helping children with the correct use of cutlery, promoting good table manners and encouraging children to eat a variety of foods.
What the school offers its staff
At Berrycoombe we believe that education is important because it gives our children freedom and choice both now and in the future. Education empowers children. We are committed in ensuring that all our child make an excellent start to their learning. At Berrycoombe we have high aspirations and hopes for our children. We will ensure they love their learning and have fun and that they feel safe at school and fulfil their full academic potential. We are friendly, informal and always willing to listen, support and help.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.