Lunchtime Supervisor

St John's College; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time schedule

Friendly school community

Job summary

St John’s College is seeking a friendly Lunchtime Supervisor to support pupils during lunch breaks. You will supervise outdoor areas and playgrounds, encourage positive play, and help maintain a safe, caring environment for junior and senior pupils.

The role runs 11:30am–1:30pm, Monday to Friday during term time. A basic First Aid qualification is desirable, and clear English communication is essential. DBS checks apply as part of safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three months experience working with children.
• Friendly, approachable and patient in supervising children.
• Good communication and relationship-building with pupils.
• Reliable, organized and able to use initiative.
• Calm under pressure and able to handle unexpected situations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils to ensure safety, security and good conduct during lunchtime.
• Encourage positive play and help pupils engage in activities.
• Promote good behaviour and manage incidents appropriately.
• Be alert to pupils' welfare needs and report safeguarding concerns.
• Provide assistance to pupils who are unwell or injured and report accidents.

Skills

Child supervision

Communication

Reliability

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Education

First Aid (basic)

Job description

St John's College is looking to appoint a friendly, reliable and enthusiastic Lunchtime Supervisor to join our Support Services team. This is an important role within the College, helping to ensure that our Junior and Senior School pupils enjoy a safe, happy and positive lunchtime experience. You will play an active part in supervising pupils, encouraging positive behaviour and supporting their wellbeing during the lunch break. The Role Working between 11.30am and 1.30pm, Monday to Friday during our term time weeks, you will help supervise pupils across the College's outdoor areas and playgrounds. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supervising pupils to ensure their safety, security and good conduct during lunchtime.
• Encouraging positive play and helping pupils engage in activities.
• Promoting good behaviour and dealing appropriately with any incidents or concerns.
• Being alert to pupils' welfare needs and reporting any safeguarding concerns.
• Providing assistance to pupils who are unwell or injured and reporting accidents appropriately.
• Ensuring pupils remain within designated school areas and follow College rules.
• Supporting the implementation of the College's safeguarding, health and safety procedures.

We are looking for someone who:

• Enjoys working with children and has experience of working with them (a minimum of three months' experience is essential).
• Is friendly, approachable, patient and confident in supervising children.
• Has good communication skills and can build positive relationships with pupils.
• Is reliable, organised and able to use their own initiative.
• Can remain calm and respond appropriately to unexpected situations.
• Works well as part of a team and is flexible in their approach.
• Is happy to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Note: A willingness to obtain a basic First Aid qualification is essential. Required: You should communicate clearly in English, remain patient and observant, and use sound judgement when supporting children and managing everyday situations. Safeguarding and Recruitment St John's College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, appropriate references and checks with previous employers. If you enjoy working with children and would like to be part of a friendly and supportive school community, we would love to hear from you.

• £14.00 per hour | Permanent, Part-Time & Term-time only | Monday to Friday