Lunchtime Supervisor – Fixed term position until July 2025 with a view to becoming permanent. Hours: 7.5 hours a week (term time only) The Headteacher, Governors, and children at Wood Lane Primary School are looking to appoint a school Lunchtime Supervisor who is enthusiastic, energetic and who will take pride in our wonderful school, as we enter a new chapter in our schools journey of improvement. We are looking for a self-motivated, friendly approachable person with a ‘can do’ attitude to start as soon as possible. In return, we will value the contribution you will make to our school, appreciate all you do and say thank you. Statement of Purpose To work under the direction and instruction of senior staff to provide the care of the children during the school lunch break. Supervision of Pupils Where the children dine away from the school, escorting them to and from the school dining room. Supervision of children before, during and after the meal, including the supervising of children to deposit leftover food from plates into receptacles provided. Supervision of children bringing sandwiches - to oversee that the debris left by children with packed lunches is removed/cleaned. Summoning help, where necessary, in case of injury or illness and providing basic first aid for minor injuries. Support to Pupils Assisting the children with their table manners and use of cutlery and assisting with the cutting of meat etc for smaller children. Patrolling the playground and “out of bounds” areas regularly. Organising games and activities. Supporting a 1-1 pupil Resources Responsibility for ensuring that the dining room equipment is hygienically maintained. Help to maintain a safe working environment for pupils and staff by continuously monitoring dining and general circulation areas for food/drink spillages and taking prompt and effective action to deal with any such hazards in accordance with local procedures Support to School (this list is not exhaustive and should reflect the ethos of the school) Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons you are responsible for or come into contact with. Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality, and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person. Be aware of, support and ensure equal opportunities for all. Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school. Appreciate and support the role of other professionals. Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required. Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required. Assist with pupil needs as appropriate during the school day. This role will also include undertaking training, in order to fulfil the role of Lunchtime Supervisor and to meet statutory safeguarding requirements (as outlined in KCSIE 2024/Prevent) In addition to the above duties, take on other activities as deemed appropriate and reasonable by the Headteacher and Office Support Manager. Note 1: The content of this job description will be reviewed with the post holder on an annual basis in line with the School’s performance and development review policy. Any significant change in level of accountability that could result in a change to the grade must be discussed with the post holder and the relevant trade union before submitting for re-evaluation. If you would like to visit the school before making your application, please email Miss Jones at m.joneswoodlane.staffs.sch.uk Wood Lane Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and references. Closing Date: Friday 8 th November 4pm Applications to be emailed to m.joneswoodlane.staffs.sch.uk Interviews: Potentially the week of the 11 th November 2024