Midday Supervisor. Job in Birmingham Education & Training Jobs

Tradewind Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is seeking a caring Midday Supervisor to join primary school teams in Birmingham. Responsibilities include supervising children during the lunch break, assisting with meals, promoting positive behaviour, and organizing play activities. The ideal candidate should possess patience, good communication skills, and a commitment to safeguarding. Basic first aid training is provided. This part-time role offers an enriching opportunity to contribute to children's well-being in an educational environment.

Qualifications

• Must be reliable and enthusiastic.
• Commitment to safeguarding is essential.
• Willingness to undergo a DBS check is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Oversee children during lunch and playtime for their safety.
• Assist children with eating and encourage healthy habits.
• Promote positive behaviour and manage minor incidents.
• Organise constructive play activities and ensure engagement.
• Attend to minor injuries and oversee first aid as necessary.
• Prepare and clear the dining area.

Skills

Patience

Calmness under pressure

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Midday Supervisor (Primary Schools, South Birmingham)

We are seeking caring, vigilant, and reliable individuals to join our primary school teams as Midday Supervisors. In this essential role, you will be responsible for the safety, welfare, and positive conduct of pupils during the midday break, ensuring a safe and happy lunchtime experience.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervision: Oversee children in the dining hall, classrooms (during wet weather), and playground areas, ensuring their safety and security at all times.
• Support: Assist younger pupils with eating their meals, including opening packaging and using cutlery, while encouraging healthy eating and good table manners.
• Behaviour Management: Promote positive behaviour and orderly conduct, dealing with minor incidents in line with school policy and reporting unresolved issues to senior staff.
• Playtime Engagement: Organise and facilitate constructive play activities, helping to resolve conflicts and ensuring all children are engaged and safe.
• Welfare and First Aid: Attend to minor accidents and injuries (basic first aid training will be provided) and ensure children who are ill receive appropriate attention.
• Dining Area Management: Help prepare and clear the dining area, including setting up/wiping down tables and clearing spillages.

• Essential Skills: Patience, calmness under pressure, good communication and listening skills, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Requirements: A commitment to safeguarding and the willingness to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is mandatory.

If you are a reliable, enthusiastic individual looking for a fulfilling part-time role within the Birmingham education sector, we would love to hear from you.

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