Supervisory Assistant Level 1

Walkergate Community School; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Walkergate Community School in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Supervisory Assistant Level 1 to safeguard and support pupils during the mid-day break at our Early Years site. You will supervise pupils taking school meals, help maintain discipline, and report incidents using the MIS and established behaviour procedures.

The role is part-time, Monday to Friday 11:00–13:30, term time plus three training days, requiring prior school-setting experience and NVQ Level 1 (or equivalent) in English and

Qualifications

• Experience working in a similar role in a school setting.
• Ability to develop positive relationships with children and promote high standards of behaviour.
• NVQ Level 1 or equivalent in English and Maths.
• Ability to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of pupils during the mid-day break.
• Maintaining discipline during lunchtimes in accordance with guidance from the Head Teacher and reporting back accordingly.
• Recording incidents using the MIS and behaviour management procedures.
• Supervision of pupils returning to the premises at the end of the mid-day break.

Skills

Experience in school setting

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Education

NVQ Level 1 or equivalent in English and Maths

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a Supervisory Assistant Level 1 to ensure the safety and welfare of pupils on the school site during the mid-day break at our Early Years site.

Duties of the role include:

• Supervision of pupils taking a school meal as well as other pupils on the school site during the mid-day break.
• Maintaining discipline throughout the lunchtimes break in accordance with guidance given by the Head Teacher and to report back accordingly.
• Recording incidents using the MIS and behaviour management procedures, such as incident book or accident book, in order to fulfil legal obligations.
• The supervision of pupils returning to the premises at the end of the mid-day break.

This post is part time working Monday to Friday 11am - 1.30pm, and is term time only plus 3 training days.

We are looking for a colleague who has:

• Experience working in a similar role in a school setting.
• Ability to develop positive relationships with children and work with them to promote high standards of behaviour and cooperation.
• NVQ level 1 or equivalent in English and Maths or experience in relevant discipline/job role.
• Ability to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.