Job Introduction
Job Introduction
Job/Person Summary
We are looking for a friendly, flexible and enthusiastic Mid-day Supervisor / Play Leader to start as soon as possible.
- We are looking for an applicant:
- Who has a love of children and a desire to make a difference to their lunchtime experience
- Who is prepared to actively engage with our children during playtime, promoting 'Positive Play'
- Who understands the importance of safeguarding and confidentiality when dealing with children
- Who is prepared to administer basic First Aid (training available if required)
- Who demonstrates experience of managing children’s behaviour
Duties will include:
- direct children to the hall at the required time as directed by the senior supervisor.
- help younger pupils at the servery counter with the proper use of cutlery, and help them cut up their food when necessary
- assist pupils with the return of used plates, trays, cutlery and beakers, and with the cleaning of tables when lunch is finished;
- supervise pupils eating food brought from home, and ensure that all packed-lunch equipment is cleared away after use;
- report to the Senior Midday Supervisor any child whose diet may give rise for concern;
- take charge and lead active play for groups of children in the playground or classroom (dependent on weather conditions);
- devise and initiate constructive play opportunities for children;
- ensure that children remain within a safe environment, and that they play safely;
- set suitable behaviour standards in line with school policy;
- help children acquire social skills;
- attend to minor accidents sustained during the midday break, and seek appropriate assistance if necessary;
- attend to any pupil who becomes ill during the midday break, and seek appropriate assistance;
- report to the Senior Midday Supervisor any acts that constitute serious infringements of school rules;
- liaise effectively and professionally with staff, teachers and parents, as required
- attend training, as required.
Please contact Carly Barker, Senior Administration officer, to request an application form, on 01256 324121 or email c.barker@st-johnscofe.hants.sch.uk
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.
