Midday Supervisory Assistant

The Midday Supervisor must act as a responsible caring adult with the health, safety, and welfare of the children always in mind; must show conduct which commands respect; and must see that the children behave at all times, sensibly and quietly. 

Duties:

These will be allocated by the Head Teacher and Senior Midday Supervisor in accordance with the scheme of Midday Supervision for the school and will include assisting with:

•  Supervise pupils in the dining hall
•  Control queues to dining areas
•  Where required, mark register
•  Ensure that the overall arrangement for children to dine promotes an orderly and pleasant meals service
•  Ensure that any spillage is removed quickly; trays are not left in dangerous positions, and are wiped where necessary
•  Supervise return of used trays, crockery and cutlery by the children
•  Ensure that tables are left clean for the next occupant
•  Ensure dining areas are left clean and tidy 
•  Assist as required to relieve any ‘bottle neck’ at the cash till
•  Arrange supervision to allow movement amongst the children within the area covered   
•  Ensure acceptable standards of behaviour are maintained
•  Minimise the likelihood of children hurting themselves, others or damaging property
•  Supervising pupils in classrooms during rainy/wet weather
•  Any other duties which may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of the duties and responsibilities/grade of the post as defined, subject to the proviso that normally any changes of a permanent nature shall be incorporated into the job description in specific terms, following consultation with the Recognised Trade Unions
•  To promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact with during the course of your duties and responsibilities. Your conduct must at all times be in accordance with the school’s policies and procedures
•  To report any causes for concern relating to the welfare and safety of children to the designated person, and the head teacher, or if unavailable the designated safeguarding governor or a member of the senior leadership team
•  To attend safeguarding training as required by the school and maintain your knowledge and understanding of your responsibility for safeguarding children in this school.

You will be required to work from 11.50am to 1.05pm each school day.

Completed applications should be sent to Underwood Church of England Primary School, Main Road, Underwood, Nottinghamshire. NG16 5GN, or preferably by email to office@underwood.notts.sch.uk to arrive no later than 12 noon on Friday 10th May 2024. Application forms can be downloaded below.