Lunchtime Supervisor – Safe, Engaging School Breaks

Market Drayton; Market Drayton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Market Drayton is seeking a friendly Lunchtime Supervisor to supervise pupils in the dining hall, playground and classrooms during lunch breaks. You’ll encourage healthy eating, support play and ensure safety and welfare of all children.

Experience in supervising groups of children is helpful. You’ll work as part of the school team, set up tables, assist with food service, and report concerns to staff promptly.

Qualifications

• Observe children and environment and minimise health and safety risks.
• Deliver first aid for minor incidents and refer major incidents.
• Record incidents per safeguarding procedures.
• Support children with medical/dietary needs.
• Promote healthy eating policies.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children in dining hall, playground and classrooms.
• Encourage children to eat lunch and monitor those who don’t, reporting concerns to kitchen staff.
• Monitor engaged with play and report concerns to class teachers.
• Attend school trips when required.
• Help kitchen team set up and clear tables and chairs for eating.
• Manage entrance/exit from lunch area and collect children from classrooms.
• Assist children in finding names on lunchtime food system.
• Clean up spillages and wipe tables.
• Encourage and assist children to return their plates to catering staff.
• Follow directions from staff to support children with challenging behaviour.
• Organise play activities and facilitate sharing of play equipment.
• Resolve conflicts during play.
• Look for unidentified visitors and follow safeguarding procedures.
• Read and follow school policies; undertake required training.

Skills

Supervision

Health & Safety

Behaviour management

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Market Drayton is seeking a friendly Lunchtime Supervisor to supervise pupils in the dining hall, playground and classrooms during lunch breaks. You’ll encourage healthy eating, support play and ensure safety and welfare of all children.

Experience in supervising groups of children is helpful. You’ll work as part of the school team, set up tables, assist with food service, and report concerns to staff promptly.