The Governors are seeking to appoint a reliable, enthusiastic and hardworking lunchtime supervisory assistant to be part of an existing team on a casual, as-needed basis to provide cover for staff sickness. The successful candidates will be required to be flexible and be prepared to work in all areas of the school and be responsible for the care and supervision of the children before, during and after meals.  

Hours of work will be 12:00pm-1:30pm (Monday to Friday) as needed. 

Key Responsibilities  

• Supervise the washing of hands of pupils.  

• Supervise safe entry/exit into/from the dining hall by pupils.  

• Support the ethos and policies of the school, in particular the Behaviour policy.  

• To supervise children anywhere on the school premises during the lunchtime period, ensuring good conduct in behaviour, in accordance with the school’s Behaviour Policy.  

• To work as a member of a team to secure the safety, welfare, well-being and good conduct of children during the mid-day period.  

• Assist pupils during the meal service, clearing up any spillages promptly.  

• To engage children in suitable games and activities when they are on the playground or in the classrooms of the weather is inclement.  

• Provide pastoral care and support, to sick and injured children taking appropriate action as necessary ensuring parents and school staff are fully informed of incidents and accidents.  

• Initiate games and activities, where appropriate, whilst maintaining broad supervision.  

• Perform basic first aid for minor incidents/accidents.  

• Present oneself as a role model to pupils in speech, dress, behaviour and attitude.  

• The post holder may undertake any other duties that are commensurate with the post.  

• The post holder is required to undertake any training in order to carry out their responsibilities satisfactorily.  

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure. 

As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required. 

Required as soon as possible