Midday Supervisor

Westgate Academy; Wollaton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Westgate Academy is seeking a reliable midday supervisor to help ensure pupils have a safe, happy and positive experience during lunchtimes. You will supervise children in the dining hall, playground and other designated areas, following safeguarding and behaviour policies.

You should enjoy working with children, be calm, patient and approachable, with good communication and teamwork. Training will be provided; previous experience is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Enjoys working with children.
• Calm, patient and approachable.
• Good communication skills.
• Works well as part of a team.
• Reliable and flexible.

Responsibilities

• Supervising pupils during lunchtime period in the dining hall and playground
• Promoting positive behaviour and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of pupils
• Assisting children where necessary
• Encouraging healthy eating and good table manners
• Reporting any incidents or concerns to senior staff
• Supporting the school's safeguarding and behaviour policies

Skills

Working with children

Calm and patient

Communication skills

Team player

Reliability & flexibility

Job description

We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic midday supervisor to join our team.

You will help ensure pupils have a safe, happy and positive experience by supervising children in the dining hall, playground and other designated areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervising pupils during lunchtime period in the dining hall and playground
• Promoting positive behaviour and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of pupils
• Assisting children where necessary
• Encouraging healthy eating and good table manners
• Reporting any incidents or concerns to senior staff
• Supporting the school's safeguarding and behaviour policies

We are looking for someone who

• Enjoys working with children
• Is calm, patient and approachable
• Has good communication skills
• Works well as part of a team
• Is reliable and flexible

Previous experience of working with children is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.

Safeguarding

Westgate Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and comply with the school's safeguarding procedures.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. Further information about the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers can be found at www.gov.uk

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