Lunchtime Supervisor

Peterborough Limited; Overstone; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Perkbox benefits

Job summary

Peterborough Limited is seeking a friendly Lunchtime Supervisor to support our primary school pupils during lunch hours. You will help create a safe, enjoyable environment where children can eat, play and relax, while upholding our positive values and safeguarding policies.

The role requires energy, an approachable manner and a commitment to the wellbeing of every pupil; training including First Aid and Safeguarding will be provided.

Qualifications

• Energetic, friendly and approachable
• Ability to build positive relationships with children and respond to playground issues fairly
• Understands safeguarding and behaviour policies and acts accordingly
• Committed to healthy eating and good table manners
• Willing to undertake CPD including First Aid and safeguarding training
• Demonstrates confidentiality and professional conduct with children and families

Responsibilities

• Supervise lunchtime activities and ensure a safe, inclusive environment
• Support children's lunchtime routines, including eating and playtime
• Address behavioural issues calmly and in line with school policy
• Promote healthy eating and good table manners
• Maintain confidentiality and safeguard pupils at all times

Skills

Friendly

Approachable

Behaviour management

First Aid

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a friendly, enthusiastic, professional Lunchtime Supervisor to work within our Lunchtime time. The successful candidate will understand the importance of a fulfilling and nutritious lunch, ensuring that children are fuelled and ready for an afternoon of learning. You will also help provide a safe and enjoyable environment where children can play with their friends, build positive relationships, stay active, or simply have space to relax and recharge before returning to the classroom. We are a charming village primary school that values our local community and believes education is a partnership between the school, the children and their families. We work closely and achieve more together with our staff, parents, church and local community to meet the challenges and realise the opportunities that our children will undoubtedly face. We are looking to appoint someone who:

• Is enthusiastic, approachable and friendly
• Will strive to make the lunchtime experience for our children as positive as possible by building good relationships and responding to playground issues fairly.
• Understands how to tackle challenging behaviour in children with respect and understanding, following the school's Behaviour Policy.
• Has high expectations of healthy eating and table manners and supports the children to develop good eating habits.
• Understands our children and our community and who is able to build supportive and respectful relationships with children whilst maintaining confidentiality and following the school's Code of Conduct.
• Is prepared to undertake appropriate CPD to develop the skills including First Aid training and annual Safeguarding / Child Protection training.
• Is an energetic individual who smiles often, engages with the children and models our values and ethos at all times.
• Understands the importance of Child Protection and is committed to the safeguarding of children's welfare - both at home and in school

In return, we will offer:

• A supportive environment where contributions and ideas are encouraged, valued and supported.
• Happy and motivated children who are eager to learn.
• A collaborative and supportive school community that is underpinned by the Christian ethos, driven by a shared passion of children's welfare and education.
• A rewarding working environment, within a supportive and welcoming atmosphere.
• Access to a vast array of employee benefits and recognition systems, via our brand-new partnership with Perkbox.
• Employment within one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the Peterborough Diocese, with wider development, training and career opportunities.