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/?title=St+Thomas+Primary+School+%2D+Lunchtime+Leader&pid=138