We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable person to join our friendly team to supervise our children over the lunchtime period.
Working from 12noon to 1:10pm each day during term time, you will assist in the supervision, organisation and safeguarding of children in the playground and the dining hall. Your role will be to encourage orderly conduct and safe play, to facilitate a positive lunchtime experience for all.
To be successful you should be friendly and approachable and be willing to take proactive steps to meet the needs and wellbeing of our pupils.
In return, we can offer a range of staff benefits and you will enjoy being part of an important team, supporting the development and progress of children in our school community.
Job Purpose
To supervise and safeguard children during the lunch-time period.
Key Outputs
General
To supervise pupils between classrooms, play areas and dining areas
To encourage good manners and an orderly atmosphere in the dining halls
To ensure that pupils remain within the permitted areas of the school during lunch break
To implement school policy regarding first aid and accident reporting
To facilitate safe and fun play activities
Safeguarding
All staff have a responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of children in line with the school Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy
Representative Accountabilities
(Typical accountabilities in roles at this level in this job family)
Support Delivery
Supervise conduct of pupils, ensuring safe and orderly conduct within designated areas.
Be familiar with safe use of outdoor equipment.
Planning & Organising
Carry out simple and repetitive tasks in accordance with defined standards and quality .
Working with others
Answer simple queries politely and refer others.
May carry out basic intimate care for pupils in the event of an emergency.
Report any problems or incidents, e.g. breakdowns, deficiencies, to supervisor.
Working with others
Values: To uphold the values and behaviours of the organisation.
Equality & Diversity: To work inclusively, with a diverse range of stakeholders and promote equality of opportunity.
Health, Safety & Welfare: To maintain high standards of Health, Safety and Welfare at work and take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others.
The Core National Standards for Supporting Teaching & Learning: To understand and carry out role in line with agreed standards, expectations & qualifications. Contribute to and influence children’s learning and personal development. have regard to and comply with safeguarding policy and procedures.
Role Summary
Roles at this level carry out basic supervision of children. Tasks are generally straightforward within established routines and procedures and under regular or direct supervision. Work is typically to short deadlines on a daily basis.
Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the recruitment process once a suitable candidate is appointed.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, subject to the filtering rules which ‘protect’ certain spent convictions and cautions from disclosure.
The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The Ministry of Justice’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school will carry out an enhanced DBS check with children’s barred list information as part of its safer recruitment procedures.
Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with the Data Protection Act and the school’s safeguarding policies.Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances of your offences. We undertake to discuss any matter revealed in a DBS check with you before withdrawing a conditional offer of employment.