Midday Supervisor - Hurst Park Primary AcademyStart Date: ASAPWeekly Hours: 6.25 per week working Monday - Friday 11:45 - 13:00, term time onlyContract: Initially fixed term until the end of the academic yearAre you passionate about making lunchtimes fun, safe, and engaging for children? Hurst Park Primary Academy is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Midday Supervisor to join our welcoming team. If you have a calm nature and love interacting with pupils, this is a brilliant opportunity to make a real difference to our school day.The RoleAs a Midday Supervisor, you will be right at the heart of our school community during the busy lunch period.You will assist the Lead Midday Supervisor in providing supervision and play activities on the premises during the midday break.Your duties will include the general supervision of pupils during the lunch period, whether in the dining hall, the playground, or in classrooms during poor weather.You will supervise pupils washing hands before eating and ensure they tidy up in a satisfactory manner.You will interact with the pupils by organising games and equipment to make their break enjoyable.You will deal with first aid matters, report serious incidents to the office staff or School Principal, and ensure any unruly behaviour is reported appropriately.You will ensure pupils are not playing in toilets or cloakrooms and assist in dealing with pupils who have been sick.You will have high expectations of behaviour and discipline at all times, following the school's Behaviour and Anti-Bullying policies.What You Will BringWe are looking for someone who is a fantastic role model for our children.You should have experience of working with children and the ability to relate well to them.You will need good communication skills, both written and oral, to communicate well with children and adults.You must be patient and calm by nature, whilst being firm but fair in matters of discipline.Ideally, you will have some first aid experience and be willing to deal with minor first aid, though training can be arranged.A relevant NVQ2/3 is desirable.You must be willing to undergo training and work collaboratively as part of an established team.You must be familiar with and able to put into practice safeguarding policies and procedures.What We Offer (Why choose LEO Academy Trust?)LEO Academy Trust champions continuous professional development working with a range of partners to offer accessible training for all staff including e-learning and face to face workshops.We offer opportunities to work across different academies within the Trust, and a commitment to promotion opportunities, encouraging ‘home grown’ talent.Comprehensive health & wellbeing package available to all staff.The Small PrintAll candidates should detail how you meet the aspects of the person specification for the role. You should describe your suitability against the person specification and ensure that you cover all criteria, by providing evidence and examples of proven experience. We are unable to accept CVs without a completed application.Pre-Employment ChecksIn line with statutory guidance, we enforce rigorous safeguarding and pre-employment checks. Before an appointment is confirmed, the successful candidate must obtain an enhanced DBS certificate. We will verify your identity and confirm your right to work in the UK. Where applicable, we will carry out overseas checks and verify professional qualifications. We will also check references, and you will be required to explain any gaps in your employment history.Please note that an online search, including social media, will be conducted on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that may need to be explored at the interview stage.Reasonable AdjustmentsShould you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in applying for this role, at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team to tell us what changes or help you might need.About UsTo find out more about the Trust, please visit our website.LEO Academy Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity.LEO Academy Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills. Applications are invited from all members of the community. We do not discriminate against staff on the basis of age; race; sex; disability; sexual orientation; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; religion, faith or belief (Equality Act 2010 protected characteristics). The principles of non-discrimination and equality of opportunity also apply to the way in which staff and Trust treat visitors, volunteers, contractors and former staff members.Safeguarding & Equal OpportunitiesLEO Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please read about our commitment to safeguarding as well as other important information in the Applicant guide on our website.Other InformationWe encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we find a suitable candidate before the stated deadline.