Lunchtime Supervisor & Playtime Champion

Windrush Church of England Primary School; Witney; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

Windrush CofE Primary School in Witney is seeking a dedicated midday supervisor to supervise pupils during lunch and playtimes, ensuring orderly behaviour and safe mealtime practices.

You will support pupils with meals, promote good table manners, and assist in playground activities while following school policies and safeguarding guidelines. Training is provided for first aid and ongoing professional development opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children.
• First aid qualification would be useful but training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• To be on duty in the areas allocated at the time allocated.
• To supervise pupils to ensure good behaviour in and around school.
• To adhere to school policies and procedures that affect you and your duties (e.g. fire, accident reporting, Safeguarding etc)
• To report any accidents and request assistance from one of the school’s first aiders as required, until trained yourself.
• To refer any queries by parents about pupils to the headteacher.
• To report to the class teacher at the end of lunchtime any incidents regarding inappropriate behaviour whilst under your supervision.
• Seek assistance from the headteacher or teaching assistant on duty if necessary, any incidents of serious misbehaviour under your supervision.
• Assist pupils with clearing of plates and cutlery and deal with any spillages as appropriate.
• Supervise and assist pupils with packed lunches.
• Promote good eating manners.
• Help children who are still learning to use a knife and fork.
• Refer to the weekly lunchtime rota for your allocated duties.
• To assist in the supervision of playtimes ensuring that children behave appropriately and adhere to school rules.
• To engage in meaningful conversation with children in the playground and to encourage and assist interactive play.

Skills

Experience with children

Education

First aid qualification would be useful

Job description

Windrush CofE Primary School in Witney is seeking a dedicated midday supervisor to supervise pupils during lunch and playtimes, ensuring orderly behaviour and safe mealtime practices.

You will support pupils with meals, promote good table manners, and assist in playground activities while following school policies and safeguarding guidelines. Training is provided for first aid and ongoing professional development opportunities are available.