We truly believe that lunchtimes are times where children can relax, play with their friends and have a well-deserved break from learning. They are active and we pride ourselves in the variety of activities that we offer. We are looking for someone who will engage with the children during playtime, setting up and leading activities as well as overseeing the safety of all children.
You would be part of a team that is responsible for supervising pupils and the school’s premises during the midday break to ensure that the break runs effectively and that the safety and welfare of pupils is maintained.
Main duties and responsibilities
Supervision
- Supervise pupils in in the lunch area, playground and classrooms (for wet play)
- Encourage pupils to eat their lunch and monitor those who don’t, reporting any concerns to the class teacher
- Monitor pupils that aren’t engaging in play and feedback any concerns to class teachers
Organisation
- Set up and put away the tables, chairs and other equipment needed for eating in the lunch area
- Manage pupils’ entrance and exit from the lunch area in an orderly manner
- Clean up food and water spillages
Health and safety
- Observe pupils and the environment and act to minimise any identified health and safety risks
- Deliver first aid to respond to minor incidents and refer any major incidents to a qualified first aider
- Record details of incidents in line with the school’s reporting procedures
- Be aware of and support pupils with medical/dietary needs
- Promote the school’s policy around healthy eating to pupils
- Feedback concerns relating to pupils’ health and safety to a senior member of staff
Behaviour
- Report any incidents of serious misbehaviour to the relevant staff member, in line with the school’s behaviour policy
- Take necessary action to minimise disruption and harm to pupils, in line with the school’s behaviour policy
- Make sure children tidy up after themselves in the lunch area and when using play resources/equipment
- Follow any directions from class teachers on supporting specific pupils with challenging behaviour
Play
- Organise play activities to encourage pupils to play and make use of play equipment
- Offer educational instruction where needed to help pupils to share play equipment
- Help to resolve issues between pupils during play activities
Safeguarding
- Make sure pupils remain on the school premises during the midday break
- Look out for any unidentified visitors approaching the school and follow the school’s procedures for approaching/reporting individuals
Other areas of responsibility
- Read and follow the relevant school policies
Undertake training required to develop in the role
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