Midday Supervisor

Weare Academy First School; Swindon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Weare Academy First School in Swindon is seeking a classroom support role to help create a welcoming environment for children, assist during lunch and play, and help keep spaces tidy and safe. You will work closely with staff to support the school’s ethos and pupil well-being.

The role emphasizes effective communication with colleagues and a commitment to safeguarding, health and safety, and confidentiality. Training in safeguarding, SEND and personal care may be required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures is desirable.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Willingness to engage with children and support basic classroom activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide a welcoming and supportive environment for the children.
• Support children during lunch and in their play.
• Encourage children to take responsibility for housekeeping and tidying spaces.
• Support the aims and ethos of the school.
• Communicate effectively and demonstrate good interpersonal skills.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, security and confidentiality policies, reporting concerns appropriately.
• Complete safeguarding, SEND and personal care training as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Safeguarding awareness

Teamwork

Job description

Candidates will need to demonstrate the following:

• Provide a welcoming and supportive environment for the children
• Support children during their lunch and in their play
• Encourage children to take responsibility for housekeeping and assist with tidying the space after use
• Support the aims and ethos of the school
• Communicate effectively and demonstrate good interpersonal skills
• Follow policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, health and safety, security and confidentiality, reporting concerns appropriately
• Complete safeguarding, SEND and personal care training as required