KINGSDOWN SCHOOL

Job Description: Midday Assistant
Salary Scale: Level 3 Point 5
Hours: 9hrs and 10 mins per week - term time
Responsible to: Manager of Special Support Assistants

PURPOSE OF JOB:

To act as part of a team, to take care and control of all the children on the school premises during the midday break between the morning and afternoon teaching sessions.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To maintain the safety, welfare and good behaviour of the pupils during the midday break
• Where appropriate, assist pupils in selecting their meal. To assist in and aid positioning in the hall
• To assist children with eating their meal if appropriate
• To assist to clear plates and cutlery from the tables, clear up any associated spillages
• To encourage the pupils to communicate using all appropriate methods i.e. using Makaton signing and symbols
• Encourage the pupils to be independent
• To provide pastoral care, guidance and routine advice to pupils as required
• To lead games and activities with the pupils
• To alert the class teacher of any concerns regarding an individual child or group of children
• To understand and apply school policies and procedures
• To attend relevant training and meetings as required
• To respect confidentiality at all times