Lunchtime Supervisor - Safe, Engaging School Breaks

Wickersley Partnership Trust; Gainsborough CP; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Teacher Pension Scheme

Health and Wellbeing

Job summary

The Gainsborough Academy is seeking a Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant to help supervise the dining hall and playground, assist with meals, and support pupils during lunch breaks. You will be the friendly face ensuring a safe, fun, and well-organised mid-day period under the Senior Midday Supervisor.

The role focuses on encouraging good behaviour, supervising activities, maintaining hygiene and safety, and following safeguarding procedures to protect pupils throughout lunch and playtime.

Qualifications

• Ability to supervise pupils during lunch and playtimes.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare.
• Basic health and safety awareness in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the overall supervision of designated areas, assisting pupils at meal times and ensuring pupils take responsibility for clearing eating facilities by removing food and debris.
• Perform basic cleaning tasks to meet the academy's Health and Safety standards.
• Supervise organised activities, especially indoors during inclement weather, to encourage the development of social skills and self-discipline, ensuring equipment is utilised effectively and stored safely.
• Be aware of the academy’s behaviour guidelines and deal with the misbehaviour of any pupils, keeping the Senior Midday Supervisor informed.
• Monitor designated areas, ensuring that any incidents or security breaches are reported appropriately to ensure the safeguarding of pupils.
• Provide appropriate care and support to pupils, ensuring their welfare and hygiene needs are met.
• In the event of any injuries, deal immediately with the situation by referring to the Senior Midday Supervisor and following the academy’s policy and procedure.

Skills

Child supervision

Communication

Teamwork

Health and safety

Job description

The Gainsborough Academy is seeking a Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant to help supervise the dining hall and playground, assist with meals, and support pupils during lunch breaks. You will be the friendly face ensuring a safe, fun, and well-organised mid-day period under the Senior Midday Supervisor.

The role focuses on encouraging good behaviour, supervising activities, maintaining hygiene and safety, and following safeguarding procedures to protect pupils throughout lunch and playtime.