Job Description
About this Role We are looking for outstanding Lunchtime Supervisors to work in school. The working hours are 8.75 hours per week - 11.30am - 1.15pm. Term time only. Overall purpose and description of the role To work as part of a team, to be responsible for the supervision of pupils on the school site throughout the midday break (the interval between the close of morning school and the re-commencement of school in the afternoon). To assist in securing the health, safety, welfare and conduct of all our pupils. To pro-actively support activities and correct behaviour choices in accordance with the school’s Behaviour Policy and procedures of the school. Key Responsibilities & specifications 1. To supervise areas, indoors and outdoors, where pupils congregate during lunchtime, ensuring the safety, welfare, well-being of pupils & maintenance of good discipline. 2. Taking account of relevant practices and procedures, to supervise and monitor activity areas, corridors, toilets, classrooms etc as required. 3. To pro-actively supervise pupils eating their meal on school premises, in specified areas set aside for dining purposes which includes issues such as dealing with spillages. 4. To pro-actively supervise lines and queues waiting to enter/ exit specified dining areas. 5. To undertake the personal care of pupils including toileting, dressing, sickness, as appropriate. 6. Where required, to assist in the bringing food to, and feeding children unable to feed themselves 7. To encourage positive behaviour through implementation of school’s behaviour policies and practice and dealing with incidents as directed. 8. To establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs 9. To encourage pupils’ understanding and knowledge of the impact of their actions within the remit of Health and Safety. 10. Assist within the parameters of school positive behaviour practices and procedures. Assist as appropriate to promote the maintenance of Health and Safety. 11. To provide information via CPOM’s of incidents or occurrences to teachers & senior staff. 12. To encourage pupils to maintain personal hygiene standards (e.g. washing hands after toileting) 13. To encourage pupils to leave all areas tidy. 14. To encourage positive relationships between pupils and adults through informal discussion and play situations. 15. As appropriate, to organise the distribution and collection of lunchtime equipment and supervise activities where necessary. 16. To be actively involved and encourage play, games and physical activity under the direction of the Head of Inclusion. 17. To encourage and develop social skills e.g. good manners, kindness, mutual respect and trust. 18. To liaise with the kitchen staff as appropriate for issues related to lunchtime supervision. 19. As part of your wider duties and responsibilities you are required to promote and actively support the School’s responsibilities towards Safeguarding. Safeguarding is about keeping people safe and protecting people from harm, neglect, abuse and injury. It is about creating safe places, being vigilant and doing something about any concerns you might have. Please refer to the school website for our Safeguarding policy. 20. Carry out your duties with due regard to current and future School policies, procedures and relevant legislation. These will be drawn to your attention in your appointment letter, your statement of particulars, induction, and on-going performance development and through School communications. Safeguarding requirements This post requires the post holder to work in settings with children and young adults. Any employment offer is therefore subject to the results of an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). People who may have contact with younger children (i.e. primary school age) are also required to complete a declaration about family or other members of their household. Applicants MUST complete the MAT’s standard application form to be considered, will be required to provide evidence of identity and qualifications and offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references. For applicants who work or have recently worked in a school, one of the references must be from the headteacher. Dimensions (Financial/Statistical/Mandates/Constraints/No. of direct reports) Range of Teachers and Support Staff Range of Students approximately 300+ Work/Business contacts Internal: All teachers and support staff. External: Parents and families. Expertise in Role Required Essential Experience of working with children/ young people. Experience of encouraging the development of relationships between children/young people. Willingness to undertake further training / qualifications Basic Health and Safety Awareness The ability to relate to children/young people from diverse ethnic/social backgrounds. Good verbal communication skills in order to liaise with children/young peop