SEND Midday Supervisors

Rotherhithe Primary School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 1,240,000 - 1,653,000; Full time

Job summary

Grove Primary School and Rotherhithe Primary School are seeking three SEND Midday Supervisors to support pupils at lunchtimes, ensuring a calm, inclusive environment in the dining hall and playground. The roles are based at the two centres, with training provided and a welcoming team culture.

You will supervise pupils, assist with eating, provide care where needed, promote safe play, and help create a positive lunchtime experience for children with SEND, reporting concerns to senior staff as

Qualifications

• Calm demeanour and positive approach when interacting with children.
• Enthusiasm and a team-player attitude.
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changing needs.
• Previous experience is a plus, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pupil conduct in dining hall and playground to ensure safe, orderly behaviour.
• Assist pupils with eating and promote safe eating habits.
• Provide intimate care as required and support individual needs of pupils.
• Ensure all children have access to diverse games and activities and participate in training.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Team player

Flexible attitude

Experience preferred

Job description

There are 3 SEND Midday Supervisor positions at each centre.

Please specify which SEND Centre you would like to apply for.

Grove Primary School Rotherhithe Primary School

Grove Road 61 Hawkstone Road

East Dulwich London

London SE22 8AB SE16 2PE

What We're Looking For:

• 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

Your Role:

• 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.

Main Purpose of the Role:

In your role as an SEND Midday Supervisor, you will supervise pupils in the dining hall and playground areas, ensuring a safe and enjoyable lunchtime for all and creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all of the children. You should be caring, hardworking, and open to training, with a genuine love for working with children with SEND.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee pupil conduct, ensuring safe and orderly behaviour inside and outside the school building.
• Supporting pupils with eating, ensuring safe eating habits.
• Provide intimate care to pupils e.g. individual toiletting 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.