School Meal Supervisory Assistant

eTeach UK Limited

Twickenham

On-site

GBP 12,000 - 17,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

St James's Catholic Primary School in Twickenham is seeking a dedicated lunchtime supervisor to help ensure the safety and enjoyment of children aged 4–11 during lunch breaks.

You will supervise in classrooms, playgrounds and designated areas, follow school policies, support equal opportunities, good behaviour, hygiene and simple first aid, and liaise with staff to maintain a calm, respectful environment. The role also involves reinforcing positive interactions and safeguarding responsibilities.

Responsibilities

To supervise children aged between 4-11 at lunch times.
To supervise children in designated areas as required by the weather conditions, encouraging appropriate activities (wet playtime in classrooms).
To supervise allocated classes/year groups at designated times.
To be aware of emergency procedures.
To be aware of children with special needs – allergies, asthma.
To help children to eat and drink correctly.
To supervise in the playground encouraging positive and friendly play by initiating games.
To promote hygienic practices by supervising the toilets and hand washing.
To encourage pupils to use playground equipment properly and respectfully.
To help pupils to respect, enjoy and learn from the school grounds by helping them in the pond area, the prayer garden and the vegetable patch.
To help pupils to line up at the end of their lunch break, walk into class in an orderly manner (quiet, straight line) and supervise them until a teacher is present.
To follow all school practice and policies, as appropriate.
It is important to talk to the children and support them in their interactions.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.

Job description

Supervisory

To supervise children aged between 4-11 at lunch times.
To supervise children in designated areas as required by the weather conditions, encouraging appropriate activities (wet playtime in classrooms)
To supervise allocated classes/year groups at designated times
To be aware of emergency procedures
To be aware of children with special needs – allergies, asthma
To help children to eat and drink correctly
To supervise in the playground encouraging positive and friendly play by initiating games
To promote hygienic practices by supervising the toilets and hand washing
To encourage pupils to use playground equipment properly and respectfully
To help pupils to respect, enjoy and learn from the school grounds by helping them in the pond area, the prayer garden and the vegetable patch
To help pupils to line up at the end of their lunch break, walk into class in an orderly manner (quiet, straight line) and supervise them until a teacher is present

General

To follow all school practice and policies, as appropriate. It is the school policy that mobile phones are not used when staff are on duty, though they may be carried to be used in an emergency i.e. to call the main office to inform them of a serious accident/incident
To work to promote equal opportunities, inclusion and diversity
To promote the school ethos in regarding the role as one of learning and developing relationships, where all pupils learn continually – socially, emotionally and academically
To maintain confidentiality at all times
To be prepared to undergo training as part of professional development
To be punctual and reliable
To help to set out and put away the lunch tables and chairs/benches
To mop up spillages on the hall floor and wash dining tables during lunch time
To clear up spills and wash tables in classrooms when children eat their lunch in side
To clear the lunch plates of Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 children
To undertake any related duties as directed by the Head/Deputy Head Teacher
To liaise with the Deputy Head Teacher if any concerns arise

Health, Welfare and Safety

To encourage the health, safety and well-being of the children in our school
To be aware if the procedures in the event of an accident or dangerous occurrence
To assess the seriousness of the situation, implementing remedial action and summoning additional help if necessary
To act appropriately in an emergency and administer simple first aid
To exercise crowd control and remove children from any source of danger
To record incidents in the appropriate school log
To help the children to play happily
To administer simple First Aid
To record First Aid incidents in book in First Aid box
To give appropriate blue/pink First Aid slips to pupils – these are in the First Aid Box
To provide a drink of water for those who want it (whilst eating in the school hall)

Discipline and Behaviour

To promote good learning behaviour and good social behaviour
To ensure equality of opportunity and inclusion
To identify and praise good behaviour
To use preventative strategies to minimise negative behaviour
To report any child who displays racist behaviour/talk to the Head Teacher (in writing)
To implement agreed rewards and sanctions

It is important to talk to the children and support them in their interactions. Interview date: TBC. The school may interview and appoint prior to the closing date. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check with a check of the DBS Barred List. Online searches will be carried out for safeguarding purposes.

Safeguarding Statement

St James's Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check, barred list check and a Prohibition from Teaching check if applicable. Successful candidates must sign a CES contract of employment.

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