Job Introduction
Lunchtime Supervisor Assistant - Contract details : Daily, term-time, 12:10-13:20.
Children are at the heart of what we do at Merdon Junior School. Our school is a vibrant and happy school where children enjoy a rich and diverse range of experiences in a caring and respectful environment.
Lunchtime Supervisory Assistants are valuable members of our staff team and we are seeking to increase our lunchtime team to support children in their play and to help with general supervision. We wish to appoint friendly, caring people, who like working with children, to join our experienced team of lunchtime supervisors. You will need to be enthusiastic, patient, well-organised and flexible. You must be able to communicate with children and adults well, show initiative and understand the importance of safety and safeguarding.
The role involves:
- Helping children during lunch time in the hall and outside area, modelling good manners and supporting healthy eating
- Supervising and involving yourself in play activities for our children on the playground or in the classroom during wet play
- Being responsible for the safety, welfare and behaviour of our children in line with our Behaviour Policy
- Dealing with minor first aid needs
- Being aware of health and safety to ensure a safe environment for all
The successful applicant will need to:
- Work effectively as part of a team
- Communicate positively with children and other adults
- Enjoy working with children and small teams of adults
- Hold a First Aid certificate or be willing to take the training to obtain this
- Support children whilst they eat their lunch and promote healthy eating
- Be reliable and consistent in promoting good behaviour and the values of the school
- Ensure the safety and welfare of children at all times
- Ensure confidentiality and discretion
Visits to our school are warmly welcomed. Please contact Carole Pugh, Admin Officer,(c.pugh@merdon.hants.sch.uk) to book a visit, for further information or an application form. Application forms are also available to download from this website.
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.
