Midday Supervisor / Play Mentor

eTeach UK Limited; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Leatherhead is searching for a dedicated individual for a part-time role supervising children during lunchtime. Responsibilities include ensuring safety and promoting positive experiences in the dining and play areas. Ideal candidates will have basic skills in literacy and numeracy, a strong understanding of health and safety, and will be eager to learn. This position is a great opportunity to contribute positively to children's wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Basic numeracy and literacy skills are required.
• Ability to understand safety and hygiene procedures.
• Good listening skills and enthusiasm to learn.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children during lunch and play time.
• Promote good behavior and safety.
• Assist with litter management.

Skills

Basic numeracy and literacy

Good listening skills

Basic IT skills

Ability to understand health and safety

Job description

Part‑time, permanent — term time only. Working 2–5 days per week from 11:30 am to 1:15 pm.

We are looking for a passionate, dedicated and motivated individual to join the team at Eastwick School. Eastwick Infants School and Eastwick Junior School belong to a federation called Eastwick Schools. There are three classes in each year group and two special needs centres at the heart of our schools. We provide education from your child’s early years (in our reception classes) until they are eleven years old (in our year 6 classes). Between the two schools we have our own swimming pool, managed woodland areas and pond, large sports fields, well‑equipped playgrounds and classrooms, as well as an amphitheatre, two libraries, a music room and a rich array of computing equipment. We have high aspirations for every child and we constantly strive to achieve consistently high academic standards. This is underpinned by focused teaching in the basic skills of English and Mathematics, thus ensuring that children acquire essential skills for life. Our large team of staff brings a variety of specialisms such as sport, music, languages and the arts. By planning collaboratively, staff are able to share their areas of expertise across the schools. We offer a wide range of extra‑curricular clubs such as music, sport, languages and creative clubs. Our popular Breakfast & After School Clubs are an affordable way to ensure your child is looked after by our own well trained staff both before and after school.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise children in the dining and play areas during lunch time breaks.
• Ensure orderly conduct and promote good mealtime and positive play experiences in a safe and proactive manner.
• Help with litter management and clear up after breaks.
• Help students make a timely exit from play areas and into lessons.
• Meet the needs of all pupils in terms of safety, security and general wellbeing.

Qualifications and Skills

• Basic numeracy and literacy.
• Ability to understand basic health and safety and hygiene and other relevant procedures.
• Able to operate basic equipment.
• Good listening skills and enthusiasm to learn.
• Basic IT skills.
• All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations.

The Howard Partnership Trust is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, marital status, disability, race, age, or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of this advertisement.

As well as verification of identity, we ask all successful candidates to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).