About the role
Purpose of the Role: To ensure the safety, welfare, and positive behaviour of pupils during the lunchtime period, supporting a happy, calm, and inclusive environment both in the dining hall and in the playground.
Key Responsibilities
Supervision and Safety
- Supervise children during the lunchtime period, including in the dining hall, playground, and classrooms as required.
- Ensure pupils’ safety at all times, following school policies and procedures.
- Deal with minor incidents and first aid as appropriate, reporting concerns to Main First Aider/senior staff when necessary.
Dining Hall Duties
- Support children with lining up and using cutlery where needed.
- Encourage good table manners and positive social behaviour.
- Assist younger pupils with eating where appropriate, while promoting independence.
- Assist with the cleaning up of the dining both during lunch and at the end of the lunch break.
Playground and Behaviour
- Supervise and engage with children during playtime, encouraging inclusive and positive play.
- Promote good behaviour in line with the school’s behaviour policy.
- Help pupils resolve minor disagreements calmly and fairly.
Wellbeing and Inclusion
- Support the emotional wellbeing of all pupils.
- Ensure all children feel included, safe, and valued during lunchtime.
- Be aware of and support pupils with additional needs as directed by school staff.
Safeguarding
- Be fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- Follow all safeguarding, health and safety, and school policies.
- Report any safeguarding concerns immediately to the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
Person Specification
Essential
- A caring, patient, and approachable manner.
- Ability to supervise groups of young children effectively.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
- Understanding of the needs of young children.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children’s wellbeing.
Desirable
- Experience working with children in a school or childcare setting.
- Basic first aid training (or willingness to undertake training).
- Knowledge of positive behaviour management strategies.
As a school we are committed to the safeguarding of children and adults. All job offers will be subject to a DBS check and a minimum of two satisfactory written references.
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