Lunchtime Supervisor

Teach Northamptonshire; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Teach Northamptonshire is seeking friendly and flexible lunchtime supervisors to supervise pupils during the lunch period at Kingsthorpe Grove, Northampton. The role focuses on creating a safe, engaging environment and taking responsibility for pupil welfare during break times.

Candidates should have experience with children, be team players, and show initiative and reliable communication. DBS and references are required; term-time hours and local duties apply.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children.
• Teamwork and collaboration within a school setting.
• Ability to use initiative and work independently when required.
• Strong communication skills with staff, children and parents.
• Flexible and proactive in supervising lunch-time activities.
• High expectations of pupil behaviour and safety.
• Encourage physical activity and inclusion.
• Support children in joining playground games.
• Promote safe use of equipment and resources.
• Knowledge of safeguarding culture and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children during the lunch period and maintain a safe environment.
• Engage children in physical activity and inclusive games.
• Support playtime by joining in and guiding activities.
• Communicate with colleagues and report any safeguarding concerns.
• Demonstrate calm handling of conflicts and model positive behaviour.

Skills

Experience with children

Teamwork

Initiative

Communication skills

Flexibility

Behaviour expectations

First aid training

Tools

DBS check process

First aid training guidance

Job description

We are looking for friendly, reliable and flexible individuals with a positive
attitude to join our lunchtime team. The successful candidates will be required to provide a safe environment and take responsibility for supervising children during the lunch period.

Requirements

• 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

Kingsthorpe Grove is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils and this post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure, 2 suitable references & medical clearance.

Hours: 7.5 per week (Term time Only)

Location St. Davids Rd, Northampton NN2 7QL, UK