Midday Supervisory Assistant

Unity Education Trust; Lamas; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local education trust is seeking a reliable Midday Supervisor for Douglas Bader Academy. The role involves serving lunches and supervising activities for children aged 5-16 with SEMH needs. Candidates must demonstrate strong communication skills and resilience. This position requires fluency in English and experience in handling challenging social situations. The job is part-time, requiring 2 hours of work each day.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with young people.
• Experience in handling challenges with pupils with SEMH needs.
• Fluency in English in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016).

Responsibilities

• Serve lunches to pupils and supervise play during midday.
• Supervise activities inside or outside and clear away food safely.
• Maintain a calm, firm but fair approach and communicate effectively.

Skills

Communication skills

Resilience

Job description

Overview

Unity Education Trust seeks to appoint a calm and reliable adult with strong communication skills who would like the opportunity to support children for 2 hours each day as a Midday Supervisor at UET Pathfinder Douglas Bader Academy. Midday supervisors support the children by serving their lunches, supervising play inside or outside and clearing away food safely. The position is based solely at Douglas Bader.

Context

Pathfinder Schools specialise in catering for various students in an all-through school environment which include children classed as missing education and those permanently excluded from mainstream schools. Pupils are aged between 5 and 16 and mostly have significant and challenging social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

Responsibilities

• Serve lunches to pupils and supervise play during midday.
• Supervise activities inside or outside and clear away food safely.
• Maintain a calm, firm but fair approach and communicate effectively and appropriately with the young people.
• Support pupils in a safe setting focused on positive relationships.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with young people and demonstrate resilience to handle challenges.
• Experience and resilience to deal with the challenges of supporting pupils with SEMH needs.
• Fluency in English is essential in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016).

Notes

This role is based at Douglas Bader and the post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) with fluent English an essential requirement.