The role

Park Road Community Primary School wish to appoint a committed, highly motivated and caring person to join our team of Midday Assistants, supervising children during lunchtime. The successful candidate will be required to work 5.85 hours per week, term time only.

Support for the pupil

• Supervise pupils at lunchtime whether in the dining room, classroom or outside.
• Organise safe entry/exit of pupils into/out of the school hall as required.
• Ensure that children have access to appropriate activities to support their development and engage them over the lunch time period.
• Assist with providing meals/snacks where appropriate.
• Supervise pupils eating food brought from home, and ensure that all packed-lunch equipment is cleared away after use; any food left should 
  be sent home for parents to see.
• Attend to minor accidents sustained during the midday break, and seek appropriate assistance if necessary, via a first aider.
• Welfare and supervision of pupils before or after the meal in the playground, hall, corridors and classrooms as directed by the Headteacher

Support for the teacher

• Cleaning and tidying areas, ensuring any health and safety risks are addressed e.g., slippery floors from spillages.
• Maintain adequate standards of table manners and eating habits.
• Model courteous and polite behaviour.
• Maintain discipline during the lunch break, following the school's behaviour policy and helping promote school values.
• Advise the Headteacher of any concerns e.g., regarding children, parents or the safety of equipment.
• Share any behaviour or medical issues with the class teacher/TA after the lunch session.
• Report any matters involving child protection immediately to the Headteacher

Personal and Professional Conduct

• Uphold public trust in the education profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school
• Have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school, and maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality
• Demonstrate positive attitudes, values, and behaviours to develop and sustain effective relationships with the school community
• Respect individual differences and cultural diversity

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 24 November 2025.