Midday Supervisor

BROAD DESCRIPTION:

Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of pupils during the lunchtime period.

Work under the general direction of the Office Administrator or other designated person in charge

Responsibility for others: The post has some impact on the well-being of individuals or groups (ie physical, mental, social, health and safety).

Responsibility for staff: The post has limited no direct responsibility for supervising other staff though may be expected to demonstrate tasks or advise/guide new employees, work experience or trainees.

Responsibility for budget: The post has no direct responsibility for financial resources other than occasional handling small amounts of cash, processing cheques, invoices etc.

Responsibility for physical resources: The post has limited no direct responsibility for physical resources, other than the handling and careful use of equipment.

TYPICAL TASKS

Supervise toileting and washroom activity

Escort children to and from dining room

Supervise collection of meals and assist with use of cutlery

Assist pupils when returning used plates, trays, cutlery, glasses/beakers and clearing tables

Supervise pupils eating food brought from home and ensure packed lunch equipment is cleared away

Supervise classroom and outside activities, encouraging inclusion

Ensure orderly return to classroom

Attend to minor accidents or to pupils who become ill

Report to SMDS if accident occurs or if pupil falls ill

Monitor pupil behaviour, intervening as necessary in accordance with behaviour policy

Report to SMDS any breaches of school rules

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING AND LIKELY ABILITIES

Literacy skills to be able to understand school policies and complete accident book

Be able to understand, comply and work within policies: eg. school behaviour policy, child protection policy, health and safety, confidentiality and other school rules

Be aware of cultural differences

Safeguarding

Community Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to demonstrate the standards that flow from the Trust's vision and values.

Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, online checks, and all other safer recruitment requirements.