JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Supervisory Assistant
REPORTS TO: Principal/Senior Supervisory Assistant
JOB PURPOSE
Responsible individually or as a member of a team for supervising children and maintaining discipline on school premises during mid-day break, including overseeing children during meals and ensuring safety and order.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Assist in supervising children in all school areas to observe health and safety regulations and enforce discipline.
* Liaise with the principal/senior supervisory assistant on mid-day supervision matters.
* Handle minor issues, accidents, sickness, and report serious incidents promptly.
* Supervise children during meals, including managing movement, queues, seating, and conduct.
* Responsible for collection of dinner tickets, meal distribution, cleaning spillages, litter removal, and assisting children as needed.
* Perform duties related to cash cafeterias as delegated.
* Comply with health and safety laws, regulations, and codes of practice.
* Complete necessary paperwork and perform all duties within the competence of the role.
* Review and adapt job responsibilities as needed, promoting equality and good relations in accordance with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act (1998).
PERSON SPECIFICATION
NOTES TO JOB APPLICANTS
Applicants must demonstrate how they meet each criterion on the application form. Shortlisting will be based on the information provided, and the selection panel may apply additional criteria if necessary.
SECTION 1 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
Experience of supervising children in a formal environment, knowledge of child protection, safeguarding, health and safety regulations, willingness to undertake training.
SECTION 2 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
Ability to work flexibly and ensure safe supervision, effective communication and teamwork skills, good planning and organizational skills, and alignment with school values.
SECTION 3 - DESIRABLE CRITERIA
At least six months’ experience working with children in a formal setting.
DISCLOSURE OF CRIMINAL BACKGROUND
Post involves regulated activity; a criminal background check (Enhanced Disclosure) will be required, with costs borne by the applicant.
APPLICANT GUIDANCE NOTES
Guidance notes and benefits information are available via provided links.
The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer
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