Lunchtime Support Worker (LSW)

Job detailsJob roleOther support rolesVisa sponsorshipVisas cannot be sponsoredWorking patternFull timeContract typeFixed termFull-time equivalent salary£6,108.00 - £6,200.00 Annually (FTE)Lunchtime Support Worker (LSW) job summaryLunchtime 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 policyTo follow the school's ethos in speaking with children.To structure and stimulate playTo supervise children whilst they eat their mealTo 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 OfficerTo 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 opportunityFollow Safeguarding Guidelines and Child Protection policy/proceduresContribute to producing/delivering priorities in the School Improvement PlanKeep their own performance under review, contributing to monitoring, evaluation and review and participate in performance management/appraisalPromote positive attitudes and behaviourContribute to the smooth day to day running of the schoolBe committed to achieving the school valuesWork to develop the school/s to be successful and inclusive Respond promptly to concerns from parents, staff or studentsPromote the school in the communityWork in partnership with all colleagues including the Governing BodySupport Codes of Professional Ethics/Safe Practice in the Staff HandbookHave regard for and act in accordance with Health and Safety policy/practiceCelebrate success of pupils and staffAs 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 safeguardingOur 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 disqualificationDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS)medicalonline and social mediaprohibition from teachingright to worksatisfactory referencessuitability to work with childrenYou must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.Applying for the jobThis 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.