Lunchtime Supervisor

The Methodist Church in Britain; Walsall; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Well-being package

Online GP access

Physiotherapy services

Counselling services

Annual health check

Professional development

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain in Walsall is seeking a Lunchtime Supervisor for Bloxwich Academy Primary to support pupils during the lunch period. You will help keep pupils safe, encourage healthy eating, and organise games to promote inclusion and positive behavior.

This term-time role runs 38 weeks, Monday to Friday, for 7.5 hours a day, with no visa sponsorship. The post starts as soon as possible and offers a range of wellbeing and development benefits within Matrix Academy Trust.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working with or caring for young children.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good communication with colleagues and pupils.
• Friendly, approachable and caring manner.

Responsibilities

• Help pupils make the most of the lunch break, keeping them safe, included and supported.
• Encourage pupils to try healthy meals.
• Organise playground games and activities.
• Help children resolve disagreements.
• Offer reassurance to pupils who need it.
• Act as a positive role model and build warm, respectful relationships with pupils.
• Encourage good choices, social skills and friendships among pupils.

Skills

Behaviour management

Teamwork

Communication skills

Friendly and caring

Job description

Lunchtime Supervisor post at Bloxwich Academy Primary, covering the midday break for pupils. The work is about helping pupils feel secure and involved, from encouraging healthy eating and running playground games to settling arguments. The role is term time only over 38 weeks, Monday to Friday, for 7.5 hours a day. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the post starts as soon as possible.

What the job involves

• Help pupils make the most of the lunch break, keeping them safe, included and supported
• Encourage pupils to try healthy meals
• Organise playground games and activities
• Help children resolve disagreements
• Offer reassurance to pupils who need it
• Act as a positive role model and build warm, respectful relationships with pupils
• Encourage good choices, social skills and friendships among pupils

Experience

• Previous experience of working with or caring for young children

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding of how to manage children's behaviour effectively
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Communicating well with colleagues and pupils
• Friendly, approachable and caring manner

What’s offered

• Comprehensive well-being package
• 24/7 online GP access
• Physiotherapy services
• Counselling services
• Annual health check including flu jab, BMI check and discussion with a qualified nurse
• Professional development at the academy and across Matrix Academy Trust