Overview
Midday Supervisory Assistant (MSA) – TipTopJob
Location: Thetford IP24 1PB
Salary: pro rata, AGBP 4,146–AGBP 4,220 per annum, including an allowance for holiday pay; scale fte AGBP 24,413 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday 11.45 am – 1.15 pm
Vacancy Type: Permanent, part-time, term-time only, 7.5 hours per week
The Role: The Primary School and Nursery seeks to appoint an individual to supervise pupils under the direction of the Headteacher to ensure the safety and well-being of pupils and adherence to school procedures while in play areas, the dining hall, classrooms or in transit between areas. They are also required to collect the school lunches, by car, from a local Primary School once a week. Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery is a member of the Education Trust, an expanding multi-academy Trust comprising 13 Primary and 9 Secondary Schools.
The MSA is responsible for supervising pupils under the direction of the Headteacher to ensure the safety and well-being of pupils, including adherence to school procedures in play areas, dining hall, classrooms or in transit between areas.
Responsibilities
* Supervise children in all areas of the school, including the dining room, play areas and classrooms as directed by the Headteacher to ensure safety and good behaviour.
* Supervise the meal period to maintain a positive atmosphere and assist younger children as needed.
* Encourage good eating habits and support younger pupils during meals.
* Maintain order at all times to ensure school standards are upheld.
* Assist in the dining area (e.g., wipe spillages) to maintain a safe, orderly environment.
* Supervise movement of children to and from the dining room to ensure safety and well-being.
* Set up and clear away tables and chairs in the dining room.
* Support children in their play and follow school procedures when dealing with poor behaviour or friendship difficulties.
* Inform the class teacher of significant lunchtime issues and record them as required in class records or special forms.
* Refer safeguarding concerns to the designated person or alternate.
* Deal with first aid on the playground where possible or bring the child into the school office for attention; complete written records and forward to the class teacher and office.
* Collect school lunches by car from a local Primary school within the Trust.
* Undertake other similar activities within the grade and scope of the post as directed by the Headteacher.
Skills and Qualifications
* The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods with awareness of the impact of your communication on others.
* Ability to maintain positive relationships and work effectively as part of a team; willingness to adapt methods and routines to benefit the team.
* Willingness to take responsibility for your actions; ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and adapt to challenges.
If you feel you are a suitable candidate, please proceed to the employer’s website to complete your application.
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