Midday Supervisor (SEND)

All Saints Interchurch Academy; East Cowes; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bupa Healthcare Cashplan

CPD opportunities

Supportive team

Job summary

ALP Leicester is seeking a Midday Supervisor to help keep lunchtimes safe, calm and enjoyable for our pupils. You’ll supervise the lunch area, playground and classrooms during the midday break as part of a small team and assist with setting up, tidying and organising activities.

Experience with children or young people is desirable; you should be calm, patient and able to communicate well with both adults and children. First aid training or willingness to train is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children or young people.
• Calm, patient and firm but fair demeanor.
• Good communication with both adults and children.
• Works well in a team and uses initiative.
• Bold sense of humour and a can-do attitude.
• First aid training or willingness to complete it.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the lunch area, playground and classrooms during wet play days.
• Set up and clear away; keep the lunch area tidy.
• Encourage pupils to eat well and join in with play.
• Organise play activities and supervise accordingly.
• Support pupils with medical, dietary or physical needs; provide basic first aid.
• Manage behaviour calmly and fairly per school policy.
• Keep pupils safe on site and report concerns.

Job description

ALP Schools is a group of five “Good” independent specialist schools for young people with SEND. All of our learners have Education, Health and Care Plans. We’re looking for a Midday Supervisor to join our friendly team at ALP Leicester and help make lunchtimes safe, calm and enjoyable for our learners.

You’ll work as part of a small team supervising pupils and the school site over the midday break. The role includes:

1. supervising the lunch area, playground and classrooms on wet play days
2. setting up and clearing away, and keeping the lunch area tidy
3. encouraging pupils to eat well and to join in with play
4. organising play activities
5. supporting pupils with medical, dietary or physical needs, and giving basic first aid
6. managing behaviour calmly and fairly, in line with school policy
7. keeping pupils safe on site and reporting any concerns

We’d love to hear from you if you:

1. have experience of working with children or young people
2. are calm, patient and firm but fair
3. communicate well with both adults and children
4. work well as part of a team and can use your initiative
5. have a good sense of humour and a “can do” attitude
6. have first aid training, or are happy to complete it

Experience in a SEND setting would be great but isn’t essential

• Bupa Healthcare Cashplan, CPD opportunities and a supportive team, all within short, regular hours that fit around family life.

ALP Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and online searches, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.