Midday Supervisor

Please note: This is a part-time position, working 10 hours per week Grade: Grade 1, £25,784 per annum, pro rata. Approximately £5,499 per annum (0.21326 FTE) About us and the role We are seeking an organised and approachable Midday Supervisor to support the health, safety and wellbeing of pupils at Avanti Park Primary School during lunchtimes. You will supervise children across the dining room, playground and other areas of the school, encouraging positive and respectful behaviour and helping to create an environment where pupils can enjoy their lunchtime safely. You will play an important role in supporting children to engage in purposeful and co-operative activities, while providing a calm, consistent and positive presence throughout the lunchtime period. You will also be expected to respond appropriately to any accidents, injuries, illness or safeguarding concerns, following the school’s policies and procedures and keeping relevant staff informed. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and would like to make a positive contribution to their experience at school. Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, we'd encourage you to submit your application as early as possible. School visits are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time. Avanti Park School is a beautiful primary and middle school (Reception – Year 8) in the heart of Frome, neighbouring Victoria Park. Our school is graded as good with outstanding in behaviour and attitudes, leadership and management, and personal development. Avanti Park is a non-faith, community school that embraces inclusion and diversity. Staff find Avanti Park to be a wonderful place to work, with warm, friendly relationships underpinning a calm and joyful atmosphere, (OFSTED). Our staff are inspired and passionate about their roles, the vision of the school, and providing the most fulfilling learning experience for pupils. Learning is a quest to discover each student’s unique gifts and potential, and to lay the foundation for their lifelong journey of learning “When I stepped into Avanti Park, the first thing I noticed was that they don’t just talk about valuing the whole child. It’s evidenced by discussions around spirituality within lessons and PSHE, its lived through assemblies, conversations with children and yoga lessons that help children focus on what’s important to them. All of this tied together showed me it’s not just a sound bite that we care about the whole child; it’s about giving them the tools to embody that daily,” - Simon Goldsworthy, Key Stage 2 Lead. What will you do? Supervise pupils throughout the lunchtime period, including in the dining room, playground and during wet lunchtimes, ensuring their health, safety and wellbeing at all times. Encourage positive, purposeful and co-operative behaviour, acting as a positive role model and supporting pupils to enjoy a safe and engaging lunchtime. Promote and safeguard the welfare of children in line with school policies and procedures, including responding appropriately to accidents, injuries, illness and safeguarding concerns Monitor and report pupil behaviour, health and safety concerns and any other relevant information to the appropriate member of staff, taking prompt action where required. Follow all school and Trust policies and procedures, including behaviour, child protection and health and safety requirements, and participate in relevant training. Why should you apply Avanti exists to help each person become a well-rounded human being through intellectual, moral and spiritual growth, and so make the world a better place. You will be working in a fantastic environment, with: Great opportunities for professional development LGPS pension scheme (subject to eligibility) O2 discounts, Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers Eligible for NUS Card and CSSC membership Well-being programs (retreats, yoga, wellness apps) Cycle-to-work Scheme What are we looking for? Ability to work as part of a team, form good relationships with other colleagues to ensure effective lunchtime supervision Appropriate knowledge of first aid To be able to ensure the health and safety of all pupils at all times and following process for reporting incidents To be able to deal fairly and consistently when dealing with the children Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students Please view the full Job Description for more information on the responsibilities and essential criteria required for this role. Further information Pre-employment checks Avanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks. Any appoint