Lunchtime Supervisor: Safe, Supportive Pupil Care

Great Kingshill Church of England Combined School; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Kingshill Church of England Combined School is seeking a dedicated lunchtime supervisor to promote pupil safety and wellbeing, support positive behaviour, and assist with wraparound care meals and snacks. You will play a key role in safeguarding, first aid, and day-to-day pupil welfare, working as part of a supportive school team.

The role includes supervising lunch, assisting younger pupils with eating, maintaining hygiene, and following school safeguarding procedures to protect all

Responsibilities

• Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils during lunch.
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage good manners.
• Support pupils with their social interactions.
• Assist younger pupils with eating and developing independence.
• Ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of all pupils during lunchtime.
• Administer basic first aid in accordance with school procedures where appropriate.
• Report any concerns relating to behaviour, safeguarding or welfare promptly.
• Support the school's behaviour expectations and values at all times.
• Prepare and serve simple meals, snacks and refreshments for children attending wraparound care.
• Follow food hygiene and food safety procedures at all times.
• Ensure food preparation areas are clean, tidy and hygienic.
• Monitor food stocks and take part in the ordering process.
• Wash and store equipment appropriately after use.
• Support children during snack and meal times within the wraparound provision.
• Ensure dietary requirements, allergies and food intolerances are understood and followed.
• Work effectively as part of the wider school team.
• Attend relevant training and professional development opportunities.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade and nature of the post.
• Communicate effectively with other staff members and pupil.
• Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues
• Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils, and help safeguard pupils' wellbeing by following Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and our school's child protection policy.
• Look after children who are upset or have had accidents and provide first aid for them.
• Report any Health & Safety concerns they see on site.
• Complete any relevant Health & Safety training.
• Help keep their own knowledge and understanding relevant and up-to-date by reflecting on their own practice, liaising with school leaders, and identifying relevant professional development to improve personal effectiveness.
• Take opportunities to build the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience needed for the role, with support from the school.
• Take part in the school's appraisal procedures.
• Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and our safeguarding and child protection policies.
• To use CPOMS to report any concerns they have about children / families in a timely manner.
• To complete relevant safeguarding training as directed by the DSL team.
• Promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school.
• Ensure all information relating to school, families and children is treated with care and respect.
• Consider GDPR guidance at all times.

Job description

Great Kingshill Church of England Combined School is seeking a dedicated lunchtime supervisor to promote pupil safety and wellbeing, support positive behaviour, and assist with wraparound care meals and snacks. You will play a key role in safeguarding, first aid, and day-to-day pupil welfare, working as part of a supportive school team.

The role includes supervising lunch, assisting younger pupils with eating, maintaining hygiene, and following school safeguarding procedures to protect all