Lunchtime Assistant

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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.

The primary focus of this role is to be a proactive "Play-Leader," providing a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment where children are encouraged to explore, imagine, and stay active.

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.

Safeguarding Commitment

Rainbow Education Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding children and promoting children's welfare and expects all staff, governors, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment and maintain a vigilant and safe environment.

Note: This post is subject to all 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.

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 them into the school office.

Closing date: Friday 3rd July - 9am

Interview date: Wk Comm 13th July