Midday Supervisory Assistant
Location: Attleborough
Salary: SCP1 - SCP2; £24,413 FTE per annum, £4,220 pro rata per annum
Hours: 7.5 hours per week, Term Time Only
Vacancy Type: Permanent, to start ASAP
The Primary School is an exciting and busy place to be. They aim to provide a high quality of learning for their 375 children who are aged between 4 and 11. Their broad and balanced curriculum inspires their children to be curious, resilient and to naturally seek challenges. With collaboration at the heart of everything they do, they are a nurturing community that celebrates diversity and individuality. They teach and model the skills their children will need to adapt, succeed and thrive in an ever-changing world.
The Role
They are looking to appoint a Midday Supervisory Assistant who is self-motivated, with a calm and friendly manner, enthusiastic, reliable, hardworking and able to work with initiative and flexibility to join their school team.
Duties include setting up and cleaning away the dining hall, supervising children in the dining hall and ensuring the wellbeing of children during lunchtimes. Also adherence with school procedures while in the dining hall. Previous experience preferred but not essential as training will be given.
Key Responsibilities
* Supervise children in all areas of the school, including the dining room, play areas and classrooms as directed by the Headteacher in order to ensure the safety and good behaviour of the children;
* Supervise the children during the meal to ensure that a good atmosphere is maintained;
* Encourage good eating habits and assist younger children where necessary;
* Maintain good order at all times to ensure that school standards are adhered to;
* Assist generally in the dining area, e.g. Wiping up spillages to ensure a safe and ordered environment is maintained at all times;
* Supervise the movement of children to and from the dining room in order to ensure the safety and well-being of the pupils;
* Set up and clear away the tables and chairs in the dining room;
* Support children in their play;
* Follow the school procedures when dealing with poor behaviour or friendship difficulties;
* Inform the class teacher of significant issues which have arisen at lunchtime, recording any significant issues in the class record files or on special forms for particular children;
* Refer any concerns regarding the safeguarding of children to the designated person or alternate;
* Deal with first aid on the playground wherever possible or bring the child into the medical room to attend to if more severe. Complete the written record forms and pass onto the class teacher and office;
* Undertake other similar activities that may fall within the grade and scope of the post as directed by the Headteacher.
Skills and Qualifications
The professional competencies expected of a Midday Supervisory Assistant are:
* The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and
* an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others;
* Able to maintain positive relationships with all and able to work as an effective and
* flexible part of a team; willing to change methods of work and routines to benefit
* the team;
* Be able to multi-task and work under pressure;
* Be flexible and resilient in managing and executing their daily responsibilities;
* Able to demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills;
* Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions;
* The ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges.
The qualifications and experience required of a Midday Supervisory Assistant are:
* A minimum of a grade C / 4, or equivalent, in English and Maths GCSE. (all roles except cleaners, catering staff & exam invigilators).
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable Education Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
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