Lunchtime Supervisor

St Josephs; Belmont; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A friendly primary school is seeking an enthusiastic Lunchtime Supervisor to promote the wellbeing and safety of pupils during lunch. The role involves supervising children, encouraging good manners, and maintaining cleanliness in the lunch area. Good communication skills and the ability to engage children in activities are essential. This position offers a supportive environment to contribute to the development of young individuals.

Qualifications

• Ability to engage children in indoor and outdoor activities.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work flexibly and without direct supervision.
• Awareness of confidentiality and compliance with policies.

Responsibilities

• Offer care and support to pupils throughout lunchtime.
• Supervise children during lunchtimes in school and on the playground.
• Encourage children with food, promoting good manners and healthy choices.
• Assist in maintaining cleanliness of the lunch area.
• Communicate effectively with pupils and staff.

Skills

Good communication skills

Engaging children in activities

Ability to work flexibly

Job description

The Headteacher and Governors would like to appoint an enthusiastic and committed person to assist staff to supervise pupils during the lunch time period to ensure the wellbeing and safety of pupils.

We are seeking an individual to:

• Offer care and support to pupils throughout lunchtime in accordance with school and Trust policies and procedures.
• Supervise children during lunchtimes in school and on the playground.
• Encourage children with food, promoting good manners and healthy choices.
• Assist to clear tables, wipe down and maintain general cleanliness of the lunch area.
• Communicate effectively with pupils and staff, maintaining good behaviour according to the school's behaviour policy.

The successful candidate will have:

• The ability to engage children in indoor and outdoor activities.
• Good communication skills.
• The ability to work flexibly and without direct supervision.
• Awareness of confidentiality and the need for compliance to relevant policies and procedures.

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a small and friendly primary school in Gilesgate, Durham. We aim to develop the talents of each pupil as a unique individual whose full potential can be developed in a community which has Christ at its centre.

We are proud to be part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, a family of secondary, middle, primary and first schools in Durham, Gateshead, Northumberland and Sunderland. Bishop Wilkinson is the largest catholic education trust in the North East of England and have a total of 48 schools. This is an exciting time to join our supportive, and growing team.