Lunchtime Supervisor

We are excited to offer an opportunity for two Lunchtime Supervisors to join our friendly team. Our Lunchtime Supervisors have an essential role in supporting our pupils at lunchtime. If you are passionate, caring, and have good communication skills we can offer all the training and support you need.

The Role

The purpose of the job is to oversee and contribute to the care, safety, welfare and supervision of children during the lunch times, in the playground, dining and other areas, ensuring that the whole lunchtime experience is as positive as possible for all children.

Key responsibilities

· To establish good relationships with all children.

· To ensure orderly and calm lunchtime eating.

· Assisting children with their lunch, including helping them to cut their food.

· Encouraging ways of playing that will motivate pupils to develop their own play skills and games challenges.

· Planning activities and games with/for the pupils.

· Encouraging fair and caring behaviours among the pupils.

· Talking to pupils about their concerns or worries.

· Encouraging independence and self-esteem.

· Dealing with injuries and emergencies.

· Keeping/making records of incidents.

· Encourage pupils to be aware of their own safety and that of others.

Other

· This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Qualification criteria

· Right to work in the UK.

· First Aid Certificate (desirable).

Experience

· Experience of supervising children at the appropriate age range.

Personal characteristics

· Able to use initiative and imagination to devise games and play activities for children.

· Organised and efficient; capable of multi-tasking and flexible.

· Helpful and positive nature, calm and caring, but firm.

Specific skills

· Able to provide feedback.

· Ability to deal with minor incidents, first aid and the personal health and hygiene of pupils.

· Ability to work closely and effectively within a team.

· Strong interpersonal skills.

Job Type: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £11.91per hour

Expected hours: 7.5 per week

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Expected start date: 02/09/2024

To apply, please contact:

HRkennedy@khs.education