Lunchtime Supervisor

Lunchtime Supervisor / Teaching Assistant Part Time Permanent Post, 11.25 hours per week Monday – Friday 11:45am – 2pm, 38 weeks (Term time only) Start date - ASAP Surrey Pay Scale 1/2: £4,206.70 (£24,092 FTE) for Lunchtime Supervisor role Pay Scale 3: £2,194.24 (£25,133 FTE) for Teaching Assistant role Actual annual salary: £6,400 per annum JOB DESCRIPTION This role will be based initially in our Nursery, 11:45am – 1:15pm as a Lunchtime Supervisor and 1:15 – 2pm as a Teaching Assistant. We are looking for someone who is conscientious, values play, is able to positively engage with children and enjoys working as part of a dedicated, vibrant and creative staff team. Main Duties: • To assist in setting up and clearing away tables and seating within the lunchtime area. • Supporting pupils while they eat their lunch and making sure tables are clean and that water is available. • Clear food and cutlery during the lunch service. • Ensure standards for healthy eating and table manners are maintained. • Report accidents and complete accident form if necessary. • Ensure that behaviour policies are implemented. • To supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special educational needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities • To establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs • To promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils • To encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher • To create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans • To use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals • To prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use PERSON SPECIFICATION • Be approachable, courteous and able to present a positive image of the school. • Ability to relate well to children and adults. • Ability to work constructively as part of a team. • Ability to maintain a safe, calm and happy approach. • Be able to demonstrate diplomacy, flexibility and maintain confidentiality. • Ability to prioritise conflicting demands, remain calm and cope with the pressure of a busy school. • Ability to demonstrate use of initiative and to contribute to solving problems to improve the services offered to the children. • Physically able to lift tables and benches comfortably. • Commitment to support the Catholic ethos of the school. We offer: • A Catholic primary school and nursery with an excellent local reputation, graded ‘OUTSTANDING’ by OFSTED • An innovative school culture with good humoured and supportive staff • A strong commitment to continued professional learning • A loving community, underpinned by a strong Catholic ethos, in which all are valued and welcome • Wonderful children and extremely supportive parents • A vibrant, well-resourced and well-kept learning environment • Free wraparound care for staff, with children at the school, currently available • Priority admissions for staff members’ children after 2 years of employment (subject to oversubscription criteria) • Onsite parking and walking distance to train station