SEND Lunchtime Supervisor: Caring Safe Play & Inclusion

The Grove; Greater London; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

The Grove is seeking a dedicated SEND Midday Supervisor to oversee pupils during lunch and playtime. You will help create a safe, inclusive environment and support children with SEND with care and patience.

Applicants should be caring, hardworking, and open to training; previous experience is a bonus but not essential. A calm, positive demeanour and a team spirit are essential to this role at our school in Greater London.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils in the dining hall and playground areas
• Ensure a safe and enjoyable lunchtime for all pupils
• Be caring, hardworking, and open to training
• Most importantly, have a genuine love for working with children with SEND
• Oversee pupil conduct, ensuring safe and orderly behaviour inside and outside the school building
• Support pupils with eating, ensuring safe eating habits
• Provide intimate care to pupils e.g. individual toileting requirements based on pupil's needs
• Ensure all of the individual needs of every child are catered for
• Cutting up and preparing food for pupils
• Promote and enforce school rules regarding allowed games and health and safety procedures
• Assist pupils in the dining area or other play areas as needed
• Ensure all children have access to a variety of games and activities, demonstrating new ones when appropriate
• Handle minor incidents and disputes, referring serious incidents to the Senior Lunchtime Coordinator/SLT or nominated supervisor
• Administer first aid as required, following health and safety guidelines, and undertake relevant training such as basic first aid
• Clean up spillages or debris around dining and play areas to maintain good order, discipline, and safety
• Support diversity and ensure equal opportunities for all
• Comply with policies and procedures related to child protection, health, safety, security, and confidentiality, reporting all concerns to the appropriate person
• Contribute to the overall ethos, work, and aims of the school
• Appreciate and support the roles of other professionals
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required
• Participate in training, other learning activities, and performance development as needed
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the level of the post to ensure the efficient and effective running of the department/section
• A calm and positive demeanour with children
• Enthusiasm and a team-player attitude
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt
• Previous experience is a plus, but not essential

Job description

The Grove is seeking a dedicated SEND Midday Supervisor to oversee pupils during lunch and playtime. You will help create a safe, inclusive environment and support children with SEND with care and patience.

Applicants should be caring, hardworking, and open to training; previous experience is a bonus but not essential. A calm, positive demeanour and a team spirit are essential to this role at our school in Greater London.