Lunchtime Supervisor

Bridgewater Primary School, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 3AF

14 days remaining to apply

Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
5 December 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
11 November 2024

Job details

Job role: Other support roles
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Part time
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: £12.26 - £12.45 Hourly NJC Grade C points 2 & 3

Lunchtime Supervisor job summary

Lunchtime Supervisor

Monday - Friday 12.10pm - 1.15pm (Term Time only)

If you are enthusiastic about working with children and want to contribute to a vibrant school community, please read on, as we would love to hear from you.

Bridgewater Primary is a welcoming three form entry school situated near Abington Park. We are a maintained school at the heart of a supportive and nurturing community.

Role:

As a Lunchtime Supervisor, you will play a key role in ensuring that children have a safe and enjoyable lunchtime experience. You will supervise children both in the dining hall and on the playground, encouraging positive behaviour, promoting healthy relationships, and assisting with any issues that may arise. You’ll work alongside a supportive team, helping to foster a friendly and inclusive atmosphere for all children.

Key Responsibilities:

Supervising children during lunchtimes in the dining areas and playgrounds.

Ensuring a safe, calm, and respectful environment.

Encouraging good table manners and positive social interaction.

Supporting children in resolving minor conflicts and promoting good behaviour.

Assisting with minor first aid as necessary.

Supporting children in activities to encourage positive play and social skills.

The successful applicant should have:

. A caring and patient attitude, with the ability to engage with children.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

The ability to work well as part of a team.

A commitment to maintaining a safe and positive school environment.

. Willingness to train in first aid

A readiness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check (required).

What We Offer:

A welcoming and supportive working environment.

Training and professional development opportunities.

The opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of children.

. Access to LGSS Pension Scheme

Please note that it is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

As part of our safeguarding process, recommended by the Keeping Children Safe in Education Publication Sept 2022, we will carry out an online search on all shortlisted candidates.

Equal Opportunities statement

The school actively and positively supports and encourages policies which stress the importance of equality of opportunity irrespective of gender, sexuality, ethnic origin, religious background or special educational needs.

We aim, through our work, to challenge prejudice and stereotyping to promote mutual respect and tolerance. All pupils should have opportunities to succeed in a caring environment in which they feel valued.

Safeguarding statement

We recognise that all adults have a full and active part to play in protecting our pupils from harm, and that the child’s welfare is our paramount concern. We recognise that safeguarding is everybody’s responsibility and that we all need to have “respectful uncertainty,” (Lord Laming, 2003), and it is this awareness and understanding that will support us to identify, protect and safeguard children effectively.

All new staff will be fully supported to demonstrate understanding and effective practice of safeguarding and rigorous checking procedures are in place for all employees.

In line with our school safeguarding policy, all appointments are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The successful applicant will also be expected to complete a medical questionnaire.

In line with the governments code of practice for workers in the public sector (Nov 2016) applicants in a customer-facing role must be able to speak English fluently.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.