Further Information Roseberry Primary School
We are seeking two reliable and motivated individuals to join our team as Lunchtime Supervisory Assistants to start in September.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our pupils during lunchtime hours.
Roseberry Primary School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.
Roseberry Primary School is commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, safeguarding checks will be carried out.
Job details
Salary: C (SCP3)
Hours: 5 hours per week (Monday –Friday)
Working Pattern: Part time - term time only – Pro Rata
Contract type: Permanent with 6 months’ probation period
Reporting to: Lunchtime supervisor
Employment Location: Roseberry Primary School
Closing date: 10th July 2024 – 12 noon
Disclosure: Our school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Please note that the Childcare Disqualifications Regulations 2009 apply to this position
Application forms are available from our school website. All application forms must be submitted to the school by 12 noon on the closing date.
Closing Date: Wednesday 10th July at 12 noon
Interview date: week beginning 15th July. If you have not been contacted by 12th July 2024 please assume your application has not been successful.
Main purpose
A midday supervisor will be part of a team that is responsible for supervising pupils and the school’s premises during the midday break to ensure that the break runs effectively and that the safety and welfare of pupils is maintained.
Duties and responsibilitiesSupervision
1. Supervise pupils in the lunch area, playground and classrooms (for wet play)
2. Encourage pupils to eat their lunch and monitor those who don’t, reporting any concerns to the class teacher
3. Monitor pupils that aren’t engaging in play and feed back any concerns to class teachers
Organisation
4. Set up and put away, chairs and other equipment needed for eating in the lunch area
5. Manage pupils’ entrance and exit from the lunch area in an orderly manner
6. Clean up food and water spillages
Health and safety
7. Observe pupils and the environment and take action to minimise any identified health and safety risks
8. Deliver first aid to respond to minor incidents and refer any major incidents to a qualified first aider
9. Record details of incidents in line with the school’s reporting procedures
10. Be aware of and support pupils with medical/dietary needs
11. Promote the school’s policy around healthy eating to pupils
12. Feed back concerns relating to pupils’ health and safety to a senior member of staff
13. Ensure pupils wash/clean their hands before they eat
Behaviour
14. Report any incidents of serious misbehaviour to the relevant staff member, in line with the school’s behaviour policy
15. Take necessary action to minimise disruption and harm to pupils, in line with the school’s behaviour policy
16. Make sure children tidy up after themselves in the lunch area and when using play resources/equipment
17. Follow any directions from class teachers on supporting specific pupils with challenging behaviour
Play
18. Organise play activities to encourage pupils to play and make use of play equipment
19. Offer educational instruction where needed to help pupils to share play equipment
20. Help to resolve issues between pupils during play activities
Safeguarding
21. Make sure pupils remain on the school premises during the midday break
22. Look out for any unidentified visitors approaching the school and follow the school’s procedures for approaching/reporting individuals
Other areas of responsibility
23. Read and follow the relevant school policies
24. Undertake training required to develop in the role
Please note: this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that a midday supervisor will carry out. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role.