Midday Supervisor

Lawnside Academy; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawnside Academy in Biggleswade is seeking a dedicated midday supervisor to oversee pupils before, during, and after the lunch period, including those with school meals and those who bring food.

You will assist with hand washing, supervise entry to the dining room, help with trays and cutlery, and respond to minor injuries. This role requires confidentiality and flexibility within the school day.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of pupils immediately before, during and after the midday meal, including pupils who have a school meal as well as those who bring their own food.
• Supervision of hand washing as required.
• Supervision of pupils’ entry into the dining room, including any walk to the dining room which might be required.
• Assistance for pupils where necessary to carry trays etc. to table and to return empty dishes etc. to service counter.
• Assistance for pupils where necessary to cut up food and guidance on the proper use of cutlery; assistance in the clearance of any spillage etc. if required.
• Taking such steps as are necessary when pupils are sick, carrying out minor first aid and summoning any assistance needed to deal with injuries or illness.
• Supervision of pupils in the playground or other area of the school as required, dealing with any incidents of inappropriate pupil behaviour in line with the school’s Behaviour Policy. Organising play/games as appropriate inside school on wet days.
• To maintain confidentiality at all times in respect of school-related matters and to prevent disclosure of confidential and sensitive information.
• To undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibility as may be required.

Job description

1. Level 1 (Fixed Term initially to August 2027)

Supervision of pupils immediately before, during and after the midday meal. This includes pupils who have a school meal as well as those who bring their own food.

2. Supervision of hand washing as required.

3. Supervision of pupils’ entry into the dining room, including any walk or journey to the dining room which might be required.

4. Assistance for pupils where necessary to carry trays etc. to table and to return empty dishes etc. to service counter.

5. Assistance for pupils where necessary to cut up food and guidance on the proper use of cutlery; assistance in the clearance of any spillage etc. if required.

6. Taking such steps as are necessary when pupils are sick, carrying out minor first aid and summoning any assistance needed to deal with injuries or illness.

7. Supervision of pupils in the playground or other area of the school as required, dealing with any incidents of inappropriate pupil behaviour in line with the school’s Behaviour Policy. Organising play/games as appropriate inside school on wet days.

8. To maintain confidentiality at all times in respect of school-related matters and to prevent disclosure of confidential and sensitive information.

9. To undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibility as may be required.