Lunchtime Playground Assistant - Maternity Cover - 12 month fixed term role.

Post: Lunchtime Playground Assistant – Maternity Cover

Salary: NGST 2 (FTE 23,657) Actual £4818.12

Contract / Hours: Fixed term (12mths Maternity Cover), 8.75 hours a week (Term Time Only 39 weeks) Mon – Fri 11.45 – 13.30

Advertised: 13^th May 2025

Closing date: Wednesday 4^th June 2025

Start date: Monday 7^th July 2025

We are looking to appoint an exceptional, enthusiastic and dedicated Lunchtime Playground Assistant to join our team on a maternity cover basis. This position plays a vital part in ensuring that our pupils enjoy lunchtimes that are safe, healthy and fun, both in the dining area and during play.

About Us
Hope Community School, Southampton is a growing primary school at the heart of the local community and is part of the New Generation Schools Trust. We have a strong Christian ethos and are committed to delivering a personalised, high-quality curriculum in partnership with outstanding educational providers.

Our mission is to develop the menders, makers, movers and shakers of tomorrow – children who value their community and have the character and skills to enrich and transform it.

We are proud to be rated a 'Good' school by Ofsted, and we are excited to welcome someone who shares our vision and passion for inspiring young minds.

About the Role
The successful candidate will:

• Supervise younger pupils while they eat their lunch
• Help to tidy and clean the dining area after lunch
• Supervise children during playtime, indoors or outdoors, ensuring their safety and wellbeing
• Support positive behaviour and handle incidents appropriately in line with the school's Behaviour Policy
• Respond to playground accidents and follow school procedures for first aid and incident reporting

Who We Are Looking For
We will appoint someone who:

• Has a positive and proactive attitude
• Communicates well with both children and adults
• Can work flexibly and understand the needs of a school environment
• Works effectively as part of a team and independently
• Takes initiative and solves problems calmly and confidently
• Builds strong, respectful relationships with others
• Enjoys working with children and understands how to support their development

What We Offer

• A warm, welcoming and supportive team
• A vibrant and community-focused school environment
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of children.

If you're passionate about supporting young learners and are ready to be part of something meaningful, we'd love to hear from you.

For a detailed overview of the role, please refer to the job description.

Hope Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you have a disability and require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please let us know.

The position will be based in Southampton.

Application & Job Description: Available below and on the tab labelled Application form for Support roles.

Please send completed application & Equal opportunity forms to the Business & Finance Manager, Naomi Pakes-Geddes - email: Naomi.PG@hopecommunityschool.org

Interviews: Ongoing – applications reviewed upon receipt.

School Visits: To arrange a visit, call our office on 02380 385 122.

References will be requested for shortlisted candidates before the interview.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Appointment is subject to satisfactory references, medical, and DBS checks.