What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint a confident Lunchtime Supervisor. The successful candidate will need to be able to:
• Provide a safe environment for children and take responsibility for supervising and assisting children over the lunchtime period.
• To monitor children in the dining room in order to encourage children to eat healthy, balanced lunches.
• Make decisions to resolve problems and issues that may arise during the lunchtime period
• Be a team player with great communication skills, a sense of humour and ability to develop positive relationships with both children and adults.
• We are looking for people who are passionate about supporting exciting, meaningful play experiences for our children and committed to our school vision.
• Liaise with teaching staff to share information, concerns and issues regarding children to ensure that there is continuity in helping to solve any issues or problems throughout the school.
• Deal with, record and make appropriate decisions concerning first aid incidents and illness to ensure maximum safety for the children during lunchtime. Check, monitor and resolve health and welfare issues, and where necessary refer these to appropriate members of staff.
What the school offers its staff
Staff perks membership providing loyalty rewards and discountsEmployee assistance programme
Cycle to work scheme
Onsite parking
Commitment to safeguarding
The successful candidate will require two positive references from current and previous employers. The position is subject to an enhanced DBS and medical checks. The Lion Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children.