At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise children during mealtimes and play, ensuring safety and promoting healthy habits.
- Company: Beaudesert Lower School, dedicated to child welfare and a supportive environment.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, term-time only, and the chance to make a positive impact.
- Other info: Opportunity for personal growth and commitment to safeguarding children.
- Why this job: Join a fun team and help shape children's experiences in a nurturing setting.
- Qualifications: Experience with children, good communication skills, and a sense of humour.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 40000 £ per year.
Hours: 4 hours 40 minutes per week, term-time only, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (1 hour 10 minutes daily between 11.10am and 1.00pm, exact times will be discussed at interview) + 5 inset days.
We would like to hear from you if you can:
- Relate well to children and staff.
- Be responsible.
- Be assertive.
- Respond calmly and quickly to developing situations.
- Have experience of dealing with children.
- Respect school policies and guidelines.
- Be organised and able to keep simple records.
- Work well in a team setting.
- Be flexible and use their initiative.
- Have a good sense of humour.
- Have some basic first aid knowledge.
Tasks are likely to include:
- Supervising pupils at mealtimes - encouraging children to eat healthily, helping infants to open packaging or cut up food, and providing some social and educational training, such as good table manners.
- Cleaning up spillages, and possibly helping catering staff to clean tables and clear the dining area.
- Overseeing children in the playground or during wet play, and monitoring the safety and suitability of activities.
- Supervising children using toilet facilities - issuing passes to older children and accompanying infants, checking they wash and dry their hands.
- Demonstrating and encouraging good personal hygiene and caring for the personal cleanliness of children.
- Maintaining order and following the school behaviour policy and procedures.
- Making sure children who are ill or injured receive appropriate medical attention, and reporting any serious accidents.
At Beaudesert Lower School, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All references will be sought prior to interview and online checks conducted. Successful applicants will be required to undertake enhanced disclosure checks.
Midday Supervisor employer: Beaudesert Lower School
At Beaudesert Lower School, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and nurturing environment where staff are valued and encouraged to grow. Our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is matched by our dedication to employee development, offering training opportunities and a collaborative work culture that prioritises teamwork and respect. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of our students while enjoying the benefits of working in a vibrant school community.
