Lunchtime Assistant
Vacancy - Lunchtime Assistant - Townfield Primary School
Grade 1, Scale Point 3.
The actual salary will be pro rata to reflect the part time nature of the role.
Hours: 11:30am - 1:30pm, Mon - Fri, term-time only (10 hours/week)
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Townfield Primary School is looking to appoint an energetic and creative Lunchtime Assistant to join our team. We are looking for someone who understands that lunchtime isn't just a break from lessons—it is a vital part of a child’s social and physical development.
Key Responsibilities & Play Focus
● Active Engagement: Facilitate and lead a variety of play opportunities, from traditional playground games to creative, child-led imaginative play.
● Safety & Inclusion: Support children ensuring their safety and access to all activities, promoting the inclusion and acceptance of every pupil.
● The Play Environment: Support the preparation of play zones and activities that suit a range of needs, ensuring equipment is varied and engaging.
● Positive Interaction: Encourage children to interact, negotiate, and build friendships through play, stepping in to facilitate rather than just "police."
● Social Mealtimes: Ensure that mealtimes are a time of pleasant social sharing and model positive social behavior.
● Hygiene & Standards: Maintain clean and hygienic standards, including daily cleaning rotas and clearing/cleaning tables and the hall at the end of lunch.
● Risk-Benefit Balance: Support children in experiencing "positive risk" in their play, helping them build confidence and resilience in a supervised environment.
The Successful Candidate Will:
● Have a genuine "play-first" mindset and the energy to get involved in outdoor activities.
● Be able to adapt play styles to meet the individual needs and interests of our children.
● Be a vigilant champion for safeguarding and child welfare.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying for this post. Please complete an application form and equal opportunities form and return to vacancies@remat.org.uk or hand into the school office.
Rainbow Education Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding children and promoting children's welfare. This post is subject to all the relevant pre-employment checks set out in 'Keeping Children Safe in Education’, including an enhanced DBS certificate with a barred - list check and online searches.
https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/ApplicationForms/0000/1784/Rainbow_…Salary range
- £6,174.17 per year