Midday Supervisor EDV/2025/ASAD/20888 School Street, Darfield, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S73 9[...]

Springwell Alternative Academy; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Barnsley is seeking a Lunch Support Assistant to join their supportive team. This term-time only role involves helping children during lunchtimes both indoors and outdoors, encouraging positive interactions, and ensuring safety. Candidates should be patient, enjoy working with children, and understand safeguarding principles. First aid training can be provided if needed. Interested applicants can contact for more information.

Qualifications

• Enjoys working with children.
• Good understanding of safeguarding principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist children during lunchtimes both inside and outside.
• Encourage positive play and follow behavior policy.
• Report any injuries or illnesses.

Skills

Patience and caring attitude

Ability to work independently

Good communication skills with children and adults

Job description

This is an ideal role for someone who is looking for a starting role within a school setting, working term-time only, within school hours.

You will work within a supportive team, assisting children at lunchtimes both inside the dinner hall and outside on the playground. You will support with encouraging positive play and follow the school's behaviour policy. You will help to keep children safe and make sure that any injuries or illness is reported. You may have an existing first aid qualification but, if not, we will provide you with appropriate training.

We are looking for someone who is patient and caring, and someone who can work under their own initiative with the ability to relate well to children and adults. You should enjoy working with children and have a good understanding of safeguarding, including the statutory guidance.

If you are interested, please do not hesitate to contact [e-mail] for more information.