Job Description
We are currently recruiting for a reliable Midday Supervisor to work on a supply basis in schools across Flintshire. The successful candidate will help ensure pupils have a safe, enjoyable, and well-supervised lunchtime experience, supporting behaviour management and encouraging positive interactions. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with children, has good communication skills, and can work confidently as part of a school team. Previous experience working with children in a school or childcare setting is desirable but not essential.
Job Specification
School Lunchtime Supervisors are responsible for the safety of school children during lunchtime breaks.
Roles and responsibilities of a Midday Supervisor
The duties of a Midday Supervisor include supervising pupils in the dining area, playground and other school premises. They must also ensure pupils do not leave the school or go into areas that are out of bounds.
Midday Supervisor tasks will include:
1. 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
2. Cleaning up spillages and possibly helping catering staff to clean tables and clear the dining area
3. Overseeing children in the playground or during wet play and monitoring the safety and suitability of activities
4. Supervising children using toilet facilities, checking they wash and dry their hands
5. Caring for the personal cleanliness of children
6. Maintaining order, cautioning children who misbehave and reporting unresolved problems to the Duty Teacher or Head Teacher
7. Making sure children who are ill or injured receive appropriate medical attention and reporting any serious accidents.
Skills and experience required to be a Midday Supervisor
To be a Midday Supervisors, you should be:
8. Able to deal with any quarrels or fights
9. Comforting around upset children
10. Able to remain calm and deal with any emergencies
11. Vigilant at all times
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
12. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
13. Regular and varied supply work
14. Competitive rates of pay
15. Potential long-term roles
16. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
17. A network of branches across the UK
18. One of the preferred suppliers to all 22 local authorities in Wales under the All Wales Framework Agreement
19. We are the major teaching supply agency for Welsh speaking teachers across Wales
20. Recommend-a-friend scheme
21. Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry
We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS check.
Please select Apply Now to enquire about this job vacancy with New Directions Education Ltd, Wrexham branch.
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.