Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant

Horbury Academy; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 2,500 - 3,500; Part time

Job summary

Horbury Primary Academy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant to join our supportive team. This rewarding role involves supervising pupils during the lunchtime period, ensuring that they enjoy a safe, positive and engaging lunchtime experience.

The successful candidate will supervise children in the dining hall and outdoor play areas, promoting high standards of behaviour, encouraging positive social interaction and supporting pupils to develop

Qualifications

• Able to work effectively as part of a team and contribute positively to the school community.
• Confident in using their judgement to identify when intervention is required to maintain pupil safety.
• Caring, approachable and committed to supporting the wellbeing and development of children.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils in the dining hall and outdoor play areas.
• Promote high standards of behaviour and positive social interaction.
• Support pupils to develop independence and good manners; respond to minor incidents.
• Provide basic first aid where required and help resolve issues calmly.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Patience

Job description

Horbury Primary Academy is seekingto appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant tojoin our supportive team. This rewarding role involves supervising pupilsduring the lunchtime period, ensuring that they enjoy a safe, positive andengaging lunchtime experience.

The successful candidatewill supervise children both in the dining hall and outdoor play areas,promoting high standards of behaviour, encouraging positive social interactionand supporting pupils to develop independence and good manners. They will beresponsible for ensuring the welfare, safety and wellbeing of all pupils duringthe lunchtime period, responding appropriately to minor incidents,administering basic first aid where required, and helping to resolve any issuesin a calm and positive manner. The postholder will work closely with teachingand support staff to maintain a consistent approach to pupil behaviour andprovide feedback on any concerns that may arise.

We are looking for someonewho is approachable, patient and able to use their own initiative whenresponding to the varying needs of children, while demonstrating excellentcommunication and interpersonal skills. This is afantastic opportunity for an individual who enjoys working with children andwants to play a key role in creating a happy, safe and inclusive schoolenvironment where every child feels supported and valued.

The working pattern forthis role is Monday to Friday 12.00pm to 1.15pm.

About You

The successful candidatewill be…

• Able to work effectively as part of a teamand contribute positively to the wider school community.
• Confident in using their judgement toidentify when intervention is required to maintain pupil safety.
• Caring, approachable and committed tosupporting the wellbeing and development of children.