Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant - Nursery

Teaching Vacancies; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary education institution in Wakefield is looking for dedicated staff members willing to participate in pupil development and ensure safety within a challenging yet supportive environment. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication, team working, and supervisory skills. Responsibilities include making decisions to safeguard children and referring behavioral issues to the Headteacher. This role offers a fulfilling work atmosphere with a focus on professional development and community links.

Benefits

Supportive leadership team

Strong community links

Ongoing professional development

Inclusive working environment

Responsibilities

• Engage in decision-making to prevent injuries among children.
• Refer cases of unruly behavior to the Headteacher.

Skills

Willingness to participate in development and training of pupils

Decision making

Communication Skills

Team Working Skills

Supervisory Skills

Caring Skills

High levels of concentration & alertness

Ability to handle emotional demands

Education

Basic Numeracy/Literacy Skills

Appropriate knowledge of First Aid

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Essential Qualifications

• Willingness to participate in the development and training of pupils
• Basic Numeracy/ Literacy Skills
• Appropriate knowledge of First Aid

Essential Experience

• Decision making when to intervene to prevent children injuring themselves or others.
• When to refer cases of unruly behaviour to the Headteacher.

Competencies and other skills required

• Communication Skills
• Team Working Skills
• Supervisory Skills
• Caring Skills
• Very high levels of concentration & alertness required
• Very high levels of emotional demands

What the school offers its staff

• A forward-thinking and supportive leadership team
• An outward-facing school with strong links in the local community
• A dedicated, supportive and enthusiastic administration team
• Positive and established partnerships with our parents and the wider community
• Friendly, well-motivated children who enjoy learning
• A challenging and highly supportive governing body
• A culture of continual professional development
• An inclusive and happy working environment with a great team

Commitment to safeguarding

Snapethorpe Primary is committed to the safeguarding of children and is a committed equal opportunities employer. Please note that our safeguarding requirements and practices mean we are only able to consider complete applications submitted using the application form – we cannot accept only CV applications. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and safer recruitment checks including satisfactory references.