* To assist in the supervision of children whilst eating and in play areas to ensure the orderly conduct, welfare and safety of children during the school lunch breaks. Where required, mark registers., To supervise and ensure the safety of children at lunch time when eating their lunch and playing once they've finished
* Ensure that the lunchtime session is orderly and a pleasant time for the children
* Support and encourage the children to eat and drink an adequate amount of food and drink
* Ensure that any spillage is removed quickly; food and equipment is not left in dangerous positions and are wiped where necessary
* Ensure that the dining area is left clean and tidy, and support the children to return their lunchboxes to their bags
* Ensure acceptable standards of behaviour are maintained
* Minimise the likelihood of children hurting themselves, others or damaging property
* Supervising pupils in classrooms during bad weather
Organisation
* Take instructions from the nursery team regarding the supervision of children throughout the lunchtime break.
* Supervise designated areas responding effectively to pupils and ensuring safety by following the rules set out in the Behaviour Policy.
Administration
* Carry out routine administrative tasks e.g. completing minor incident forms
Resources
* Operate relevant equipment safely (e.g. children's play equipment, cleaning tools).
Wider Responsibilities
* Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection /safeguarding, equality and diversity, health and safety, ICT, security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate senior person.
* Establish constructive relationships with colleagues, other schools within the Trust and outside agencies
* Maintain the confidential nature of information relating to the school, its pupils, parents and carers acting in accordance with General Data Protection Act principles at all times.
* Contribute to and support the overall life, work/aims and ethos of the school.
* Attend and participate in relevant training and meetings as required.
* Any other duties which may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of the duties and responsibilities/grade of the post as defined, subject to the proviso that normally any changes of a permanent nature shall be incorporated into the job description in specific terms, following consultation with the Recognised Trade Unions