Job Description

Organisations

Newsome Junior Academy

Hours

7.5 hours per week

Number of Jobs

1

Location(s)

Newsome Junior Academy, Castle Avenue, Newsome, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6JN

Position type

Temporary

Length of contract

Fixed term until 31st August 2026, Term Time Only

Salary

Scale 1, SCP 3, Actual Salary 4,272.28

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Newsome Junior Academy

Overview:

Working as part of a team to be responsible for the supervision of pupils on the school site throughout the midday lunch break

Start Date:

As soon as possible

Interviews:

Thursday 13 November 2025

Purpose of Job

Working as part of a team to be responsible, through the Activity Support Officer for the supervision of students/pupils on the school site throughout the midday break (the interval

between the close of morning school and the re- commencement of school in the afternoon).

To assist in securing the health, safety, welfare and good conduct of pupils. To support activities and good behaviour in accordance with the practices and procedures of the school.

KEY AREAS

1. Supervision of Pupils on School Premises

2. Promoting Positive Behaviour

3. Promoting Personal and Social Skills

4. Appropriate Communication

5. General

Supervision of Pupils on School Premises

To supervise areas, both indoors and outdoors, where students/pupils congregate during lunchtime, maintaining Health & Safety practices. Taking account of relevant practices and procedures, to supervise and monitor activity areas, corridors, toilets, classrooms etc as required. To supervise students/pupils eating their meal on school premises, in specified areas set aside for dining purposes which includes issues such as dealing with spillages. To supervise queues waiting to enter specified dining areas. To undertake the personal care of students/pupils including toileting, dressing, sickness, as appropriate. Where required, to assist in the bringing food to, and feeding children unable to feed themselves.

Promoting Positive Behaviour

To encourage positive behaviour through implementation of school's behaviour policies and practice and dealing with incidents as directed. To encourage students/pupils understanding and knowledge of the impact of their actions within the remit of Health and Safety. Assist within the parameters of school positive behaviour practices and procedures, assist as appropriate to promote the maintenance of Health and Safety. To provide information to the Activity Support Officer for the recording of incidents or occurrences.

Promoting Personal and Social Skills

To encourage students/pupils to maintain hygiene standards (eg. washing hands after toileting) To encourage students/pupils to leave all areas in a tidy condition. To encourage good relations between students/pupils and adults through informal discussion and play situations. As appropriate to organise the distribution and collection of lunchtime equipment and supervise activities where necessary. To be actively involved and encourage lunchtime games. To encourage and develop social skills such as mutual respect and trust. To be aware of cultural and social factors which may have an effect on the supervision of the students/pupils.

Appropriate Communication

To report accidents or other occurrences such as child protection issues immediately to the Activity Support Officer. As necessary, pass on verbal or written information to the Activity Support Officer or appropriate staff. To liaise with the kitchen staff as appropriate for issues related to lunchtime supervision.

General

As part of your wider duties and responsibilities you are required to promote and actively support the School's responsibilities towards safeguarding.

Safeguarding is about keeping people safe and protecting people from harm, neglect, abuse and injury. It is about creating safe places, being vigilant and doing

something about any concerns you might have. It isn't just about the very old and the very young, it is about everyone who may be vulnerable.

Carry out your duties with due regard to current and future School's policies, procedures and relevant legislation. These will be drawn to your attention in your

appointment letter, your statement of particulars, induction, on-going performance development and through School communications.

Application Process

To arrange a visit to Newsome Junior Academy or find out more about the role, please contact the academy on 01484 540509 To find out more about our Trust please have a look at our website or check out individual Academy websites. You will find the central Trust by clicking

here

. Impact Multi Academy Trust is committed to the welfare and safety of all our pupils, and as such rigorous DBS and employment checks will be carried out. Please apply via

MyNewTerm

Closing date

10 November 2025, 9:00 AM