Supervisory Assistant

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council; Coseley; On-site; GBP 5,400 - 5,500; Part time

Job summary

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Children's Lunchtime Supervisor to oversee the welfare and safety of pupils during lunch times. The role involves supervising pupils while they eat, managing play in designated areas, and promoting positive social interaction in line with the school policy.

Effective safeguarding is required, including DBS clearance and the right to work in the UK. The post is term-time only (38 weeks) in a local school setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to support children's welfare and safety during lunch periods.
• Ability to follow school policies and promote positive behaviour.
• DBS clearance and eligibility to work in the UK are required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee welfare and safety of children during lunch times.
• Supervise pupils while they eat and in designated play areas.
• Support play, social interaction and adherence to the school behaviour policy.

Skills

Child welfare

Supervision

DBS check

Job description

We are looking to appoint a Children's Lunchtime Supervisor to join our highly successful, dedicated and supportive school team. The main purpose for this role is to oversee, individually or as part of a team, the welfare and safety of all children during lunch times, ensuring that the children eat meals safely, treat others with respect and follow the school's behaviour policy. This will mainly involve supporting pupils to eat their lunch and supervising them in a specified area of the playground / field during playtime or within the classrooms during inclement weather. This will also encompass facilitating play opportunities and social interaction.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.
Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK. Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out on-line searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an on-line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or at interview., About Dudley Council It's an incredibly exciting time to work in Dudley Council as we embark on numerous multi-million pound regeneration schemes which will be real game-changers for the borough. In addition to the exciting schemes such as the Midland Metro we also have the ongoing and very serious challenges of ensuring vulnerable people across the borough receive the services they deserve. At Dudley Council we have a 'one council' ethos that builds an effective and dynamic organisation which grows the economy and creates jobs, creating a cleaner and greener place and supports stronger and safer communities. We are rightly proud to be the historic capital of the Black Country and, working with our partners, Dudley Council is also committed to looking forward and helping to deliver our borough vision of 'Forge a Future for all' www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk We ensure communities influence council decisions and are committed to delivering services in partnership with communities. We provide flexible and responsive service in partnership and help communities help themselves. In joining a local authority that serves 320,000 residents you will become an integral part of a council that:

• is ready to embrace change, providing an environment in which you will be encouraged to make your mark
• is aware of its key challenges and the need for a new energy to innovate the council, in order to find cost effective ways of delivering services
• has aligned its political and managerial leadership structures and is committed to protecting, securing and transforming the lives of children, families, the vulnerable and older people
• wants borough residents to have their say through our community forums
• dedicates time to meaningful consultation and listen to the views of our residents
• is working with the community to encourage active involvement of our residents
  £5,423.02 - £5,545.81 Actual Salary. Term Time only, 38 weeks. First year salary will reflect number of working days remaining in holiday year.