Do you enjoy working with children? Have you got 2 hours spare Monday to Friday?

Tradewind is currently recruiting Midday Assistants to provide lunchtime support in Runcorn Primary Schools.

What is a Midday Assistant? A Midday Assistant is responsible for ensuring the safety, welfare and supervision of students during the lunchtime period. As a Midday Assistant, you will ensure that lunchtimes are an enjoyable and safe experience for all children, so that they are physically and mentally prepared to learn during the afternoon.

Key duties and responsibilities of a Midday Assistant:

Supervise groups of children in the dining hall and other parts of the school during the lunch period
Organise the dining area and playground space appropriately
Assist in the dining area and encourage good eating practices, assist with cutting up food, pouring liquids etc where necessary
Pay particular attention to those with special needs or disabilities
Deal promptly with minor incidents e.g. cleaning up food spillages
Promote the school behaviour policy and adhere to safeguarding protocolsThe working hours of a Midday Assistant are between 1-2 hours per day over the lunchtime period and you will be paid £12.82 per hour. In order to work for Tradewind as a Midday Assistant, you will need prior experience of working with children/young adults.

Essential requirements:

Experience working with children or young adults
Hold an enhanced DBS on the update service, or be prepared to undertake a new disclosure
Be able to provide a minimum of 2 professional references
Legal right to work in the UKTradewind is renowned for offering top rates of pay, more CPD than any other agency, a great referral bonus, and termly networking & social events.

Click 'Apply Now' to be considered for this position as a Midday Assistant in Runcorn. Or for more information about the role, contact Jake Wall on (phone number removed)