Lunchtime Playground Supervisor - Safe, Active & Engaging

Teach Northamptonshire; Northampton; Remote; GBP 2,600 - 3,600; Part time

Job summary

Kingsthorpe Grove is seeking friendly, reliable lunchtime supervisors to support pupils during the lunch period, keeping a safe environment and supervising activities. The role requires safeguarding awareness and DBS disclosure will be required.

The position is 7.5 hours per week, term time only, located at St. Davids Rd, Northampton NN2 7QL, UK. Applicants should be prepared for references and medical clearance checks.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children.
• The ability to work within a team.
• Work on your own initiative.
• Have good communication skills.
• Be flexible and show initiative.
• Have high expectations of behaviour.
• Engage children in physical activity.
• Help children to join in playground games.
• Encourage children to make sensible use of equipment.
• Treat minor first aid (training will be given).
• Try to include anybody who appears to be left out.
• Deal with problems/squabbles/issues sensitively and quietly.
• Safeguarding and welfare awareness for pupils; Enhanced DBS likely.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children during lunch period.
• Provide a safe environment and monitor pupils' behaviour.
• Support inclusion and fair play in activities.
• Respond calmly to conflicts and safety concerns.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and DBS requirements.

Skills

Experience with children

Team player

Initiative

Good communication

Flexible

Behaviour expectations

Engage in activity

Encourage play

Encourage equipment use

First aid awareness

Inclusion minded

Conflict sensitivity

Job description

Kingsthorpe Grove is seeking friendly, reliable lunchtime supervisors to support pupils during the lunch period, keeping a safe environment and supervising activities. The role requires safeguarding awareness and DBS disclosure will be required.

The position is 7.5 hours per week, term time only, located at St. Davids Rd, Northampton NN2 7QL, UK. Applicants should be prepared for references and medical clearance checks.