Job details Job role Other support roles Visa sponsorship Visas cannot be sponsored Working pattern Part time Contract type Permanent Full-time equivalent salary £3,920.00 - £4,150.00 Annually (Actual)FTE £17,142 - £18,148 (Pro-rata £3,920 - £4,150) Term Time Only Lunchtime Supervisor job summary Lunchtime Supervisor Band 1 point 1-2 FTE £17,142-£18,148 Pro-rata £3,920- £4,150 Term Time only 10 hours per week 11.15- 1.15 per day Part of the Eden Academy Trust family of schools, Hexham Priory is a school for pupils with severe and complex learning difficulties aged 2 to 19 years. We are seeking to appoint a number of lunchtime supervisors to join our well-established team. These posts are permanent, 10 hours a week, Term Time only. Previous experience of working in a school is desirable. The successful applicant must be able to work as part of a team as well as being able to use initiative when appropriate. The successful candidates will work under the direction of the class teacher to support an individual class. Any candidates must have a kind nature, understanding of children and their needs and a can-do attitude. Job Description To supervise pupils regarding personal hygiene before lunch, arranging hand washing, changing and dressing where necessary. To assist and supervise in the dining room Serve meals to children where required Encourage table manners e.g., appropriate use of cutlery, consideration for others etc. Feeding pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties Assisting pupils with returning plates Clearing up spillage as appropriate To liaise with teachers and other staff about the appropriate seating and other arrangements for pupils during lunch time To liaise with Manager regarding meals, special dietary requirements etc. To share in indoor and outdoor supervision during the midday break To organise appropriate games and activities To monitor and manage pupils' behaviour in line with school policies and with support from other school staff To liaise with teachers and teaching assistants at the end of lunchtime about any issues that have arisen To participate in training courses, which may involve overtime payments Comply with all school polices relating to: Health and Safety; Child Protection and equality Person Specification Experience of working with children Ability to follow straightforward oral and written instructions and to keep basic work records. Physical skills related to the work. Working as a member of a team Ability to work outdoors all year round in all weathers Hexham Priory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, an enhanced DBS check including the barred list will be required for the successful candidate and other procedures and checks will be followed as laid out our safeguarding policy. Commitment to safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Applying for the job This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job. CVs are not accepted. Visas cannot be sponsored.