Midday Supervisor

Avanti Park School; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 5,500 - 5,600; Part time

Job summary

Avanti Park Primary School in Bradley Stoke seeks a Midday Supervisor for part-time hours during lunchtimes. The role involves supervising pupils in the dining hall and playground, promoting safe and respectful behaviour, and ensuring a calm lunchtime environment.

The position is 10 hours per week, with pro rata pay based on a full-time Grade 1 salary. You will respond to accidents and safeguarding concerns, following school policies, and support children with purposeful, cooperative activities

Qualifications

• First aid knowledge is required.
• Ability to work as part of a team to supervise lunchtimes.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during lunchtime across dining hall and playground.
• Encourage positive and cooperative behaviour and model safe conduct.
• Follow school policies on accidents, safeguarding, and health and safety, reporting as needed.
• Monitor pupil wellbeing and report concerns to staff promptly.
• Participate in relevant training and adhere to Trust policies.

Skills

First aid

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Health and safety

Job description

Please note: This is a part-time position, working 10 hours per week

Grade 1, £25,784 per annum, pro rata. Approximately £5,499 per annum (0.21326 FTE)

About us and the role

We are seeking an organised and approachable Midday Supervisor to support the health, safety and wellbeing of pupils at Avanti Park Primary School during lunchtimes.

You will supervise children across the dining room, playground and other areas of the school, encouraging positive and respectful behaviour and helping to create an environment where pupils can enjoy their lunchtime safely.

You will play an important role in supporting children to engage in purposeful and co-operative activities, while providing a calm, consistent and positive presence throughout the lunchtime period. You will also be expected to respond appropriately to any accidents, injuries, illness or safeguarding concerns, following the school’s policies and procedures and keeping relevant staff informed.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and would like to make a positive contribution to their experience at school.

School visits are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time.

What will you do?

• Supervise pupils throughout the lunchtime period, including in the dining room, playground and during wet lunchtimes, ensuring their health, safety and wellbeing at all times.
• Encourage positive, purposeful and co-operative behaviour, acting as a positive role model and supporting pupils to enjoy a safe and engaging lunchtime.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children in line with school policies and procedures, including responding appropriately to accidents, injuries, illness and safeguarding concerns
• Monitor and report pupil behaviour, health and safety concerns and any other relevant information to the appropriate member of staff, taking prompt action where required.
• Follow all school and Trust policies and procedures, including behaviour, child protection and health and safety requirements, and participate in relevant training.

What are we looking for?

• Ability to work as part of a team, form good relationships with other colleagues to ensure effective lunchtime supervision
• Appropriate knowledge of first aid
• To be able to ensure the health and safety of all pupils at all times and following process for reporting incidents
• To be able to deal fairly and consistently when dealing with the children
• Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students

Please view the full Job Description for more information on the responsibilities and essential criteria required for this role.