Vacancies

Lunchtime Supervisor

Job Introduction

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

Salary: B Grade, £12.85 per hour

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

Contract type: Permanent

Main Purpose

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

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.

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