At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise and support children during lunchtime, ensuring safety and promoting fun activities.
- Company: Join the Harris Primary Academy Mayflower team dedicated to nurturing young minds.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, rewarding work environment, and a chance to make a difference.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to safeguarding and supporting every child.
- Why this job: Be a vital part of children's lunchtime experience and help them thrive.
- Qualifications: Experience with children, good communication skills, and a passion for education.
The predicted salary is between 11228 - 11228 £ per year.
Do you want to support an academy near you? We are looking for a Midday Meals Supervisor to join our team at Harris Primary Academy Mayflower, securing the safety, welfare and good conduct of children during the lunchtime break period. The actual salary for this role will be £11,228.14 (17.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year).
Key Responsibilities
- Undertaking direct supervision of pupils in designated areas, ensuring safe and orderly conduct.
- Assisting with daily decisions on areas for pupil use e.g. wet lunchtimes.
- Supporting the safe use of children's play equipment.
- Promoting games and activities, motivating pupils during the lunchtime break, ensuring school rules regarding games allowed are met and that health and safety procedures are maintained.
- Supporting and supervising pupils in the dining area as appropriate e.g. encouragement to eat, help with choosing and cutting food, return of trays, cutlery etc.
- Supporting pupils in the play/other areas who may require assistance.
- Dealing with minor incidents and first aid where appropriate, referring serious incidents to Senior Lunchtime Coordinator/Principal or nominated supervisor.
- Cleaning up spillages or debris around the dining/play areas to ensure the maintenance of good order, discipline and safety.
Qualifications
- Understanding of the educational, social and welfare needs of pupils in the midday break.
- Understanding of the importance of the meal and break as a social and educational occasion.
- Experience of supervising pupils (individuals or groups) in a relevant age setting.
- Good spoken and written English.
- Ability to encourage and inspire young people.
- Good organisational skills.
- Ability to work effectively with people across a wide range of levels and responsibilities.
- Ability to judge when advice/assistance is needed to meet pupil's needs.
- Ability to liaise with parents/carers in a professional manner observing the boundaries of the role and respecting confidential information.
Benefits
We offer a competitive rewards and benefits package.
Safeguarding Notice
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
Equal Opportunities
The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.
Midday Meals Supervisor in Chadwell St Mary employer: Harris Federation
Harris Primary Academy Mayflower is an excellent employer that prioritises the safety and welfare of children while fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. With a commitment to employee growth and development, we offer competitive rewards and benefits, ensuring that our staff feel valued and respected. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of young people during their lunchtime break in a vibrant community setting.
