Lunchtime Organiser

Green End Primary seeks to employ 2 enthusiastic and friendly Lunchtime Organisers to look after the welfare of children over the lunchtime period.

The 2 positions are to cover the following times:-

KS1 – 12.00pm until 1.15pm daily

Reception Classes 11.45am until 1pm daily

Grade 1, Point 6 - £14,514 pro- rata, 6.25 hours per week, equates to apx £2,162 per annum

Interview date: 14th October

Start date: As soon as possible

Main tasks:

1. To take responsibility for and supervise a class of children during the lunchtime period.
2. To form positive relationships with children and operate the school discipline policy.
3. To assist in the efficient organisation and smooth running of the dining room as required.
4. To supervise and develop children’s play and use of equipment in the playground or in classrooms as required.
5. To attend to children’s physical needs as required, including toileting, hand washing, and use of cutlery.
6. To be aware of the requirements of any pupils in the class with special needs.
7. To care for the health, safety and well-being of children during the lunchtime period.
8. Taking pupils who have minor accidents or are unwell to the designated First Aider where necessary, and if first aid is not necessary, comforting and reassuring them
9. To report more serious accidents to the Head of School.
10. To know and implement as necessary the school procedures for first aid, Child Protection, fire drills and evacuation.
11. To liaise with the class teachers on a daily basis.
12. To attend paid lunchtime organisers meetings and training sessions by agreement with the Executive Headteacher.

Please complete the application form, addressing the person specification in full – CVs will not be accepted.

Due to the large number of applications we receive, unfortunately we are unable to provide feedback to those applicants that are not short listed.

This position is subject to 2 professional references and DBS clearance. 

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.