Job Description

Job Introduction

Lunchtime Supervisor

A lunchtime 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.



We are committed to creating a diverse workforce. We'll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

Job details

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Salary:

B Grade, 12.85 per hour

Hours:

7.5 hours a week. Monday- Friday 11.15am-1.15pm

Contract type:

Permanent

Main Purpose

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To ensure the smooth running of Starcare by planning, ensuring staff are aware of roles for the following week, liaison with the office, managing stock and planning meals and shopping list for the week.

Duties and responsibilities

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Planning and delivering activities

Supervision

Supervise pupils in in the lunch area, playground and classrooms (for wet play) Encourage pupils to eat their lunch and monitor those who don't, reporting any concerns to the class teacher Monitor pupils that aren't engaging in play and feedback any concerns to class teachers Play with the pupils at lunchtime Deal with minor first aid

Organisation

Set up and put away the tables Manage pupils' entrance and exit from the lunch area in an orderly manner, ensuring hands are washed Clean up food and water spillages Cut up food into manageable chunks for the pupils Open packages from packed lunches

Health and safety

Observe pupils and the environment and take action to minimise any identified health and safety risks Deliver first aid to respond to minor incidents and refer any major incidents to a qualified first aider Record details of incidents in line with the school's reporting procedures Be aware of and support pupils with medical/dietary needs Promote the school's policy around healthy eating to pupils Feedback concerns relating to pupils' health and safety to a senior member of staff Be aware of and minimize any hazards outside

Behaviour

Report any incidents of misbehaviour to the relevant staff member, in line with the school's behaviour policy Take necessary action to minimise disruption and harm to pupils, in line with the school's behaviour policy Make sure children tidy up after themselves in the lunch area and when using play resources/equipment Follow any directions from class teachers on supporting specific pupils with challenging behaviour

Play

Organise play activities to encourage pupils to play and make use of play equipment Offer educational instruction where needed to help pupils to share play equipment Help to resolve issues between pupils during play activities

Safeguarding

Make sure pupils remain on the school premises during the midday break Look out for any unidentified visitors approaching the school and follow the school's procedures for approaching/reporting individuals


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 lunchtime supervisor will carry out. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role.

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.