At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise children during lunchtime, ensuring safety and engaging them in fun activities.
- Company: Kings Ash Academy, a supportive and inclusive school community.
- Benefits: Career development opportunities, health support, and exclusive discounts.
- Other info: Flexible working hours with potential for career growth within the Trust.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on children's wellbeing while enjoying a vibrant school environment.
- Qualifications: Team player with a passion for child welfare and safety.
The predicted salary is between 11.7 - 14.3 £ per hour.
We are expanding our team! Kings Ash Academy are seeking to appoint an additional Midday Meals Supervisor to join the team on a fixed term basis. As our Midday Meals Supervisor you will engage our children in exciting play and games at lunchtime whilst maintaining their safety. A willingness to work as part of a team and seek positive solutions is essential. In this vital role, you will be at the heart of our school community, encouraging imaginative play, promoting positive behaviour, and ensuring the wellbeing of every child during their midday break.
What you will be doing:
- To be able to supervise pupils in the dining areas
- Ensure good standards of behaviour by the pupils are maintained
- Assist with associated ancillary duties (e.g. cleaning up spillages, ensuring tables are clean, etc.)
- Provide welfare support to the pupils of the school, including undertaking first aid duties (depending on training)
- Attend appropriate training sessions in order to increase knowledge and skills
Working hours are 11:30 to 13:30 each day. The role can be physical as it will involve setting up the hall for lunch and cleaning tables.
Kings Ash Academy is a happy, inclusive, and thriving school committed to providing a supportive environment for both our students and staff. We work closely with our parents and the wider community to ensure our students have every opportunity to reach their full potential. From our high-quality Nursery provision to Key Stage 2, we foster a love of learning, personal growth, and academic achievement in a safe and nurturing environment.
As part of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust, we offer unlimited professional development opportunities to help our staff grow and achieve their career goals. We believe in investing in our team because when we support our staff, we create a stronger, more successful school community. Our broad, balanced, and creative curriculum encourages independent thinking, collaboration, and the development of essential life skills, preparing our children to thrive both academically and personally. At Kings Ash Academy, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to learn, aspire, and achieve their highest potential.
Next Steps
If you are interested in working at our school, benefitting from a supportive network of colleagues across our Trust, and are keen to progress your career then please apply today! Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. We strongly encourage anyone who may be interested in working at our school to contact Emma Varney (Office Manager) via email to arrange an informal conversation about the role.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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