Midday Meals Supervisor

HARRIS FEDERATION; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary academy in Camden Town is seeking a Midday Meals Supervisor to oversee the safety and conduct of children during lunch. The ideal candidate will ensure a positive dining environment and assist pupils with their needs, fostering a safe and orderly lunchtime experience. Prior experience supervising children and proficiency in English are essential. This position comes with competitive benefits, fostering growth and development in the educational environment.

Benefits

Competitive rewards and benefits package

Pension Scheme with employer contributions

Wellbeing Cash Plan

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Understanding of the welfare needs of pupils during lunch.
• Experience in supervising children in a relevant setting.
• Ability to communicate proficiently in English.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils to ensure safety and order during lunch.
• Assist with decisions regarding play areas during wet weather.
• Encourage pupils to engage in activities and promote safe play.

Skills

Understanding of educational and social needs

Experience supervising pupils

Good spoken and written English

Ability to encourage and inspire young people

Good organizational skills

Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals

Ability to judge when assistance is needed

Professional liaison with parents/carers

Job description

Overview

Do you want to support an academy near you? We are looking for a Midday Meals Supervisor to join our team at Harris Primary Academy South Kenton, securing the safety, welfare and good conduct of children during the lunchtime break period.

Responsibilities

• Undertake direct supervision of pupils in designated areas, ensuring safe and orderly conduct.
• Assist with daily decisions on areas for pupil use e.g. wet lunchtimes.
• Be familiar with and support the safe use of children's play equipment.
• Promote games and activities, motivating pupils during the lunchtime break, ensuring school rules regarding games allowed are met and that health and safety procedures are maintained.
• Support and supervise pupils in the dining area as appropriate e.g. encouragement to eat, help with choosing and cutting food, return of trays, cutlery etc.
• Support pupils in the play/other areas who may require assistance.
• Deal with minor incidents and first aid where appropriate, referring serious incidents to Senior Lunchtime Coordinator/Principal or nominated supervisor.
• To offer medical attention to students, maintaining the medical tracker.
• To contact the emergency services as required.

Person specification

• Understanding of the educational, social and welfare needs of pupils in the midday break
• Understanding of the importance of the meal and break as a social and educational occasion
• Experience of supervising pupils (individuals or groups) in a relevant age setting
• Good spoken and written English
• Ability to encourage and inspire young people
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to work effectively with people across a wide range of levels and responsibilities
• Ability to judge when advice/assistance is needed to meet pupil's needs
• Ability to liaise with parents/carers in a professional manner observing the boundaries of the role and respecting confidential information

About Harris Primary Academy South Kenton

HPASK is a five-form entry school situated in South Kenton, which is part of the London Borough of Brent. HPASK is an inclusive academy and we want every one of our children, from Early years to Year 6, to have a truly happy experience at school. We strive to ensure that every pupil feels valued and safe. The children's achievements are celebrated every day in their lessons and we are proud that they are kind, caring, self-assured and eager to learn. We believe that through expert teaching and support all children can achieve to a high standard. Ultimately, our aim is to make sure that our pupils leave us feeling that they have succeeded both academically and in the extracurricular aspects of school life. We want our pupils to be thoroughly prepared for the opportunities that secondary school will offer them. HPASK is very much a community school. We know that a close partnership with parents is vital if children are to learn and grow as individuals. We therefore do all we can to keep parents informed and involved in all aspects of school life. HPASK joined the Harris Federation in September 2024, so you will be joining our team at a really exciting time as we establish ourselves in our local community. If you would like to find out more about our school please do come and visit us and talk to as many children and staff as you can. We are very much looking forward to meeting you.

Our people and benefits

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities

Safeguarding Notice The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.