Job Description

Job Overview

Are you friendly, reliable and enjoy working with children? Our welcoming primary school is looking for two Lunch Break Supervisors to help maintain a safe, happy and inclusive environment during lunchtime.

Timings:

This is term-time only position

Monday - Friday 12.00 - 1.00

Duties

Supervise pupils in designated areas of the school (including playground and/or lunch hall) Establish a safe environment for pupils to eat and play Support behaviour through the schools policies and referral to senior staff as needed Supervise the safe movement of pupils to and from dining areas, including handwashing Maintain good order in dining areas including the supervision of pupils eating and/or in the playground To assist pupils, where necessary, with the collection and return of trays, opening items of food and cleaning of hazards (spills) To assist and guide pupils , as necessary, with correct use of cutlery, drinking facilities or other aspects of midday meals To assist in the setting up and removal of furniture outside of the dining area, where necessary. To take any immediate action to attend to sickness or accidents by carrying out minor first aid and summoning relevant assistance. To identify and report any unauthorised visitors on school premises. To complete any documentation required by the school in relation to incidents occurring during the lunchtime break period and to participate in review meetings, as required. The postholder will be expected to act as an adult role model and support school policies when dealing with students or visitors to the school.

Requirements

A DBS will be requested prior to starting in role Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work within our school team Ability to engage positively with children Clearing all safeguarding and working with children screening
Please note: This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) because it is a post which involves working directly with children or young people. You are therefore required to declare whether you have any criminal convictions (or cautions or bind-overs) unless they are protected disclosures as listed in the Exceptions Order.

Please note: The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide 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 post holder has a responsibility to promote and safeguard the safety and welfare of children in accordance with the schools child protection and behaviour management policy.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From 12.85 per hour

Expected hours: 5 per week

Work Location: In person