Lunchtime Learning Mentor

Overview

The Lunchtime Learning Mentor will work as part of the lunchtime team and will take responsibility for the supervision of a small group of children identified as requiring additional support for the duration of the lunchtime. Delivery of social skills and use of restorative approaches will be used to resolve any issues which may arise.  The role will also ensure that issues which occur at lunchtime will be resolved with the child(ren) and communicated to colleagues and parents where appropriate. You will also work as a midday supervisor. Midday supervisors work under the general direction of the School's Leadership Team to help supervise the children during the lunchtime break period and assist with the dining hall duties.  This can involve helping pupils with trays and cutlery (but not serving food) and supervising them in the dining hall or play areas.  

Personal attributes

The role will involve:

• Always ensuring the safety and well-being of children
• Supervising conduct of pupils in the lunch hall and playground
• Always promoting good manners and appropriate behaviour
• Supporting and encouraging pupils’ social interaction
• Developing pupils’ understanding of team activities and individual pursuits
• Undertaking first aid as needed, following health and safety guidelines.
• Communicating with children, colleagues and parents with tact and sensitivity.
• Setting up the lunch hall and cleaning after lunch.
• Supporting and encouraging pupil’s social interaction and undertaking first aid as needed.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A good standard of education.
• A flexible attitude.
• Listening and observation skills.
• Team working skills.
• An ability to deal with parents and children with tact and sensitivity.
• General experience of children and their supervision.
• Good communication skills.
• Be self-motivated.
• Good time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks.
• A good attention to detail; and
• A good sense of humour.

In return, we offer:
• A commitment to your ongoing professional development through training, coaching and mentoring;
• A school in which the pupils are polite, enthusiastic and keen learners;
• A caring staff who are dedicated to learning and to supporting each other;
• A unique environment ranging from purpose built classrooms to a Grade 2* listed mansion building, a forest school and a large school field.

Salary & Benefits

Grade:                       Aquinas Grade A3.1
Pro-Rata salary:  £2,722.55 p.a.
Full time salary:  £25,434.00 p.a.
Hours:                       4.5hrs per week 12:00-13:30, Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
Weeks:                     39 Weeks per year

Location

Parish Church of England Primary School
London Lane
Bromley
Kent
BR1 4HF

Supporting documents

• Please click here for the Job Description
• Please click here for an Application Form

How to apply

Please send your application, outlining your suitability for the role against the enclosed person specification and job description, by email to Aquinas.recruitment@aquinastrust.org.

Alternatively, submit your application to the HR Officer, Aquinas, Magpie Hall Lane, Bromley, BR2 8HZ.

 Shortlisted candidates will be asked to bring appropriate identification with them to interview. For the purpose of DBS clearance, only copies of the successful applicant’s identification will be retained. All candidates should provide two references. Permission should be sought prior to including any referee on your application form. Shortlisted candidates may have their references taken-up before any interview – unless explicitly requested in your application.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.