Midday Supervisor

Perry Hall Primary School; Orpington; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Perry Hall Primary School is seeking a dedicated Midday Supervisor to supervise pupils in the dining hall and playground, ensuring a safe, enjoyable lunchtime. The role requires caring, hardworking individuals willing to be trained and to support the school’s ethos.

You will oversee pupil conduct, promote safety procedures, assist pupils during meals and playtime, and report any concerns to senior staff. Training will be provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Caring and hardworking with a love for working with children.
• Willingness to be trained and follow school policies.
• Ability to communicate calmly with pupils and staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pupil conduct in the dining hall and playground to ensure safe, orderly behaviour.
• Promote and enforce school rules regarding games and safety procedures.
• Assist pupils in dining areas and play areas as needed.
• Ensure pupils have access to activities and demonstrate new ones when appropriate.
• Record and report incidents to senior staff as required.
• Assist with basic first aid following training and health and safety guidelines.
• Support the school’s safeguarding and confidentiality policies.

Job description

Main Purpose of the Role:

In your role as a Midday Supervisor, you will supervise pupils in the dining hall and playground areas, ensuring a safe and enjoyable lunchtime for all. You should be caring, hardworking and open to training, with a genuine love for working with children.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee pupil conduct, ensuring safe and orderly behaviour inside and outside the school building.
• Promote and enforce school rules regarding allowed games and health and safety procedures.
• Assist pupils in the dining area or other play areas as needed.
• Ensure all children have access to a variety of games and activities, demonstrating new ones when appropriate.
• Handle minor incidents and disputes, referring serious incidents to the Senior Lunchtime Coordinator/SLT or nominated supervisor.
• Administer first aid as required, following health and safety guidelines and undertake relevant training such as basic first aid.
• Clean up spillages or debris around dining and play areas to maintain good order, discipline and safety.
• Support diversity and ensure equal opportunities for all.
• Comply with policies and procedures related to child protection, health, safety, security and confidentiality, reporting all concerns to the appropriate person.
• Contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school.
• Appreciate and support the roles of other professionals.
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.
• Participate in training, other learning activities and performance development as needed.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the level of the post to ensure the efficient and effective running of the department/section.