Midday Supervisor
We are looking for a midday supervisor to support our children have a happy, safe lunchtime whether in the school hall, classroom or outside on the playground.
Your role will be to:
- Facilitate play and general wellbeing; assist and join in with games and activities
- Ensure pastoral wellbeing, and support children in line with their needs
- First-aider
- Observe and interact with the children in the indoor and outdoor spaces to ensure to positive behaviour and that safety is maintained
- Ensure order so that the children collect their food in a timely manner and enjoy eating their lunch
- Ensure the children are supported eg cutting food, serving gravy/water whilst also encouraging independence
- Assisting with the clear-down of the dining room between sittings and after service
- Liaise with the classroom teachers at the end of break so that issues are seamlessly handed over
Personal attributes
Key to your success in this role will be to have a natural affinity with children, and to be able to engage with them to build relationships that can make a positive difference to the child's outcomes. You will need to be resilient, energetic and able to think on your feet. You will be a natural team player with a sense of fun, fairness and yet able to set appropriate boundaries. Flexibility, patience and a positive outlook will be vital for building relationships with colleagues as you work together for the children.
Salary & Benefits
Salary £5,330 per annum (pro rata to £23,337 for a full-time post)
Location
Whitehill Primary School
Sun Lane
Gravesend
Kent
DA12 5HN
Supporting documents
Deadline and how to apply
Please complete the application form linked to this advert and return it to Mrs Sarah Dadswell at dadswells@decustrust.com .We do not accept CV's.
Whitehill is an inclusive 3 form entry Primary School and Nursery serving a diverse community. We strive to build confident, ambitious and independent learners. We are proud that our children enjoy high quality, enriched learning with exciting opportunities.
Whitehill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school will conduct all necessary safer recruitment checks before employment commences.
This post is subject to pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, reference checks and proof of right to work in the UK.
In line with KCSIE 2022 guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and to share any pertinent information found concerning a candidates suitability to work with children with Hiring Managers to be discussed at interview stage.
Equal opportunities
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