Actual Salary: £6,222 pa Hours 11.25 hours per week Accountable to: Senior Leadership Team Location: St Thomas CE School, Kenyons Lane, Lydiate L31 0BP Disclosure level: Enhanced Job Purpose: To work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff to support access to learning for pupils. To provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils in the classroom and/or for the safety, welfare, and good conduct of pupils during the mid-day break. To give support for SEN pupils providing help for those students with learning difficulties and/or behavioral, social or physical disabilities, as required. The successful application will: Be an active member of our school and contribute to the school’s Christian and nurturing ethos Can work as a team member Demonstrate excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills Be reliable, enthusiastic, and hardworking Main Duties: To work with individuals or small groups of pupils in the classroom under the direct supervision of teaching staff To support pupils in their social and environmental well-being and reporting any problems to the teacher as appropriate To establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model To respond appropriately to the individual needs of pupils including if required to attend to pupils’ personal needs which may include aiding with toileting and dressing To encourage pupils to interact with each other and engage with the teacher To record basic pupil data if required to do so To assist with escorting pupils on educational out of school visits To support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour To supervise pupils during mid-day break in the dining hall, toilets, classrooms, and school premises To assist individual pupils with eating if required To clean spillages and ensure that tables are clean during mealtimes To assist with first aid, sickness, and other welfare issues To be aware of the schools behaviour policy ensuring it is implemented during lunch break, to ensure good conduct and discipline is maintained and provide activities for “wet play” (primary sector only) To provide any clerical/admin support for the teacher including photocopying, reprographics, collection of money Other specific duties To carry out the duties in the most effective, efficient, and economic manner available To continue personal development in the relevant area. To participate in the staff review and development appraisal process To undertake Safeguarding and Health and Safety Training on areas within your remit Further information on how to apply and the application form can be found here: https://www.ldst.org.uk/page/?titleStThomasPrimarySchool%2DLunchtimeLeader&pid138