Job at a glance
Are you friendly, reliable and enjoy working with children? Umberleigh Academy is looking for a Mealtime Assistant to join our supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play an important role in the daily life of our school community, helping to create a safe and happy lunchtime experience for our pupils., Working as part of a team managed by the Head of School, your role will include: Supervision: Supervising children during lunchtime to ensure a safe environment.
Support: Assisting younger children with opening food packages and using cutlery. Promoting Wellbeing: Encouraging healthy eating, positive social interaction and a caring atmosphere. Environment: Ensuring the dining area remains clean and safe Behaviour: Promoting good behaviour and positive playground/dining hall conduct. A warm, approachable and patient personality. Reliability, punctuality and a genuine interest in supporting children.
The ability to work effectively within a friendly staff team. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The appointed person will work as part of a team of Mealtime Assistants managed by the Head of School. In-service training will be provided where appropriate. Why Join Us? We offer a welcoming environment where teamwork and professional development are highly valued. In-service training is provided where appropriate.
Additional benefits include: Pension: Membership of a generous pension scheme (LGPS) Health & Wellbeing: Access to Medigold Occupational Health who provide our employees with a range of free health and wellbeing benefits including access to Thrive; a mental wellbeing app and free seasonal flu vaccinations. Schemes: Cycle to work scheme