Are you passionate about working with children and looking for a flexible role within the education sector?
We are currently recruiting Lunchtime Supervisors to support schools across the Birmingham and Black Country, providing vital support during the lunchtime period. This role offers both full-time and part-time temporary positions throughout the school year, with the possibility of extension or even a permanent contract based on performance.
What We Offer:
Full-time and part-time positions available (with hours typically between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM, but subject to school needs).
Flexible work hours, with potential for split shifts (for example: 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM, or similar).
A supportive and collaborative work environment.
Competitive pay and ongoing support from our recruitment team.
Role Overview:
As a Lunchtime Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising children during their lunch breaks, ensuring their safety, well-being, and enjoyment during playtime. You will be expected to manage behaviour, assist with lunchtime arrangements, and create a positive, safe environment for children.
Key Responsibilities:
Supervise children during lunch breaks, ensuring a safe and well-managed environment.
Encourage positive behavior and engagement among students.
Monitor playtime activities, ensuring children are following rules and guidelines.
Assist with lunchtime routines, including helping younger children with eating or any special requirements.
Promote safety by keeping watch over playground activities and guiding children to ensure their well-being.
Support children with any personal or social needs that may arise during the break.
Work with school staff to create a happy and productive lunchtime environment.
Assist with clean-up and preparation for the end of lunch.
Ideal Candidate:
Experience working with children, either in an educational or childcare setting, is preferred but not essential.
Excellent communication skills with children and staff.
Ability to manage student behavior effectively.
Friendly, patient, and approachable attitude with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
First Aid qualification (desirable but not essential).
Must be reliable, punctual, and flexible with working hours.
Requirements:
Experience working with children in a school or childcare setting is desirable.
A DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service) is required for this position. If you don't have one, we will assist in processing a new one at a cost of £56.20.
Right to work documentation will be required upon registration.
Why Aspire People?
Aspire People is a leading recruitment agency specialising in educational staffing. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all our candidates to share this commitment.
Competitive rates of pay.
Ongoing support from dedicated recruitment consultants.
Opportunities for future roles within schools or education settings.
Interested?
For more information or to apply, contact Sonya, Office & Technical Consultant for the Black Country at Aspire People. You can also visit our website at (url removed)
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Please Note:
Applicants must have experience working with children and a current DBS check (on the update service), or be willing to obtain one at their own cost.
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks