Lunchtime Support Worker (LSW)

Job details Job role Other support roles Visa sponsorship Visas cannot be sponsored Working pattern Full time Contract type Fixed term Full-time equivalent salary £6,108.00 - £6,200.00 Annually (FTE) Lunchtime Support Worker (LSW) job summary Lunchtime Support Worker (LSW) Responsibilities: To encourage play activities through supervision of groups of children ensuring their safety and wellbeing. To provide a clean, safe and pleasant environment for children to eat in. Duties: To supervise safe play. To model values of co-operation and caring to children. To liaise with other members of staff about what occurs during supervision time. To follow the Trust's Behaviour for Learning policy To follow the school's ethos in speaking with children. To structure and stimulate play To supervise children whilst they eat their meal To maintain the cleanliness of the dining area during the service. To ensure that any pupils who have had an accident or feel unwell are referred to the Welfare Officer To attend staff training as appropriate. Any other duties within the scope of this function as directed by the Headteacher. The postholder shall ensure the duties of the post are undertaken with due regard of the School's Health & Safety Policy and to their personal responsibilities under the provision of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and all other relevant subordinate legislation. The postholder shall carry out these duties with due regard to the School policies, procedures and priorities. All Connect Education Trust Staff Will: Promote equality of opportunity Follow Safeguarding Guidelines and Child Protection policy/procedures Contribute to producing/delivering priorities in the School Improvement Plan Keep their own performance under review, contributing to monitoring, evaluation and review and participate in performance management/appraisal Promote positive attitudes and behaviour Contribute to the smooth day to day running of the school Be committed to achieving the school values Work to develop the school/s to be successful and inclusive Respond promptly to concerns from parents, staff or students Promote the school in the community Work in partnership with all colleagues including the Governing Body Support Codes of Professional Ethics/Safe Practice in the Staff Handbook Have regard for and act in accordance with Health and Safety policy/practice Celebrate success of pupils and staff As part of the Connect Education Trust we are strongly committed to providing high quality professional development and career progression for all staff. We are constantly reviewing our practices to ensure that our staff can focus on what matters: providing a rich environment in which children can learn and thrive. With easy access into central London, our school is ideal for candidates wanting to live in either inner or outer London. In line with recent legislation, applicants must have a command of spoken English that is sufficient to effectively carry out duties of the role. All Connect Education Trust is committed to safeguarding, therefore all employees working within the Trust must have the ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of our children and young people. All candidates are required to complete the school's 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' declaration and will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). For posts in regulated activity, this will include a barred list check. The Trust also requires consent from applicants to carry out online searches of publicly available information, including social media, prior to interview. The Trust and its schools are committed to ensuring that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment or is disadvantaged on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status or race, and we welcome applications from all sections of society. We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and well-being and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. Commitment to safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Applying for the job This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job. CVs are not accepted. Visas cannot be sponsored.

Location: London, GB

Posted Date: 2/5/2025