Main Areas of Responsibility
This role has a range of tasks including overseeing the Midday Lunch period, supervising break and lunch times, and providing admin support for Class Teachers. You will have the opportunity to develop additional skills with CPD opportunities.
Your main responsibilities will include:
* Undertaking direct supervision of pupils in designated areas, ensuring safe and orderly conduct.
* Assisting with daily decisions on areas for pupil use e.g. wet lunchtimes.
* Supporting the safe use of children’s play equipment.
* Promoting games and activities, motivating pupils during the lunchtime break, ensuring school rules regarding games allowed are met and that health and safety procedures are maintained.
* Supporting and supervising pupils in the dining area as appropriate e.g. encouragement to eat, help with choosing and cutting food, return of trays, cutlery etc.
* Supporting pupils in the play/other areas who may require assistance.
* Dealing with minor incidents and first aid where appropriate, referring serious incidents to Senior Lunchtime Coordinator/Principal or nominated supervisor.
* Cleaning up spillages or debris around the dining/play areas to ensure the maintenance of good order, discipline, and safety.
Skills
We would like to hear from you if you have:
* Understanding of the educational, social, and welfare needs of pupils during the midday break.
* Understanding of the importance of the meal and break as a social and educational occasion.
* Experience of supervising pupils (individuals or groups) in a relevant age setting.
* Good spoken and written English.
* Ability to encourage and inspire young people.
* Good organisational skills.
* Ability to work effectively with people across a wide range of levels and responsibilities.
* Ability to judge when advice/assistance is needed to meet pupil’s needs.
* Ability to liaise with parents/carers in a professional manner, observing the boundaries of the role and respecting confidential information.
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