Lunchtime Supervisor

Ruskin Academy; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Ruskin Academy is seeking a confident Lunchtime Supervisor to supervise and assist children during lunchtime inside the school and on the playground, ensuring a safe, positive learning environment and that children behave appropriately.

You will monitor the dining room to encourage healthy lunches, resolve lunchtime issues, and work with staff to ensure continuity across the school. DBS check and references are part of the process.

Qualifications

• Must be able to supervise and assist children during lunchtime.
• Capable of monitoring dining room to encourage healthy lunches.
• Able to resolve problems during lunchtime calmly and quickly.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe environment for children during lunchtime.
• Supervise children in the dining room and playground as required.
• Record and respond to first aid incidents and illnesses.
• Liaise with teaching staff to share information and concerns.
• Encourage exciting, meaningful play experiences within the school.
• Be a team player with a positive attitude and sense of humour.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Team player

First aid awareness

Job description

The main purpose of the role is to supervise and assist children during lunchtime, inside the school and on the playground, to ensure a safe and positive learning environment is maintained and that all children behave in an appropriate manner. This role covers a range of activities to ensure that lunchtimes at school are a safe and effective part of children’s education and development.

We are looking to appoint a confident Lunchtime Supervisor. The successful candidate will need to be able to:

• Provide a safe environment for children and take responsibility for supervising and assisting children over the lunchtime period.

• To monitor children in the dining room in order to encourage children to eat healthy, balanced lunches.

• Make decisions to resolve problems and issues that may arise during the lunchtime period

• Be a team player with great communication skills, a sense of humour and ability to develop positive relationships with both children and adults.

• We are looking for people who are passionate about supporting exciting, meaningful play experiences for our children and committed to our school vision.

• Liaise with teaching staff to share information, concerns and issues regarding children to ensure that there is continuity in helping to solve any issues or problems throughout the school.

• Deal with, record and make appropriate decisions concerning first aid incidents and illness to ensure maximum safety for the children during lunchtime. Check, monitor and resolve health and welfare issues, and where necessary refer these to appropriate members of staff.

CV's submitted without a fully completed Lion Academy Trust application form will not be considered.

Lion Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will require two positive references from current and previous employers. The position is subject to an enhanced DBS and completion of a medical check.