Lunchtime Supervisor ( LTSA )

We are looking for outstanding Lunchtime Supervisors to work in school. The working hours are 8.75 hours per week - 11.30am - 1.15pm. Term time only.

Overall purpose and description of the role

To work as part of a team, to be responsible for the supervision of pupils on the school site throughout the midday break (the interval between the close of morning school and the re-commencement of school in the afternoon). To assist in securing the health, safety, welfare and conduct of all our pupils. To pro-actively support activities and correct behaviour choices in accordance with the school’s Behaviour Policy and procedures of the school.

Key Responsibilities & specifications

1. To supervise areas, indoors and outdoors, where pupils congregate during lunchtime, ensuring the safety, welfare, well-being of pupils & maintenance of good discipline.

2. Taking account of relevant practices and procedures, to supervise and monitor activity areas, corridors, toilets, classrooms etc as required.

3. To pro-actively supervise pupils eating their meal on school premises, in specified areas set aside for dining purposes which includes issues such as dealing with spillages.

4. To pro-actively supervise lines and queues waiting to enter/ exit specified dining areas.

5. To undertake the personal care of pupils including toileting, dressing, sickness, as appropriate.

6. Where required, to assist in the bringing food to, and feeding children unable to feed themselves

7. To encourage positive behaviour through implementation of school’s behaviour policies and practice and dealing with incidents as directed.

8. To establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs

9. To encourage pupils’ understanding and knowledge of the impact of their actions within the remit of Health and Safety.

10. Assist within the parameters of school positive behaviour practices and procedures. Assist as appropriate to promote the maintenance of Health and Safety.

11. To provide information via CPOM’s of incidents or occurrences to teachers & senior staff.

12. To encourage pupils to maintain personal hygiene standards (e.g. washing hands after toileting)

13. To encourage pupils to leave all areas tidy.

14. To encourage positive relationships between pupils and adults through informal discussion and play situations.

15. As appropriate, to organise the distribution and collection of lunchtime equipment and supervise activities where necessary.

16. To be actively involved and encourage play, games and physical activity under the direction of the Head of Inclusion.

17. To encourage and develop social skills e.g. good manners, kindness, mutual respect and trust.

18. To liaise with the kitchen staff as appropriate for issues related to lunchtime supervision.

19. As part of your wider duties and responsibilities you are required to promote and actively support the School’s responsibilities towards Safeguarding. Safeguarding is about keeping people safe and protecting people from harm, neglect, abuse and injury. It is about creating safe places, being vigilant and doing something about any concerns you might have. Please refer to the school website for our Safeguarding policy.

20. Carry out your duties with due regard to current and future School policies, procedures and relevant legislation. These will be drawn to your attention in your appointment letter, your statement of particulars, induction, and on-going performance development and through School communications.

Safeguarding requirements

This post requires the post holder to work in settings with children and young adults. Any employment offer is therefore subject to the results of an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). People who may have contact with younger children (i.e. primary school age) are also required to complete a declaration about family or other members of their household.

Applicants MUST complete the MAT’s standard application form to be considered, will be required to provide evidence of identity and qualifications and offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references. For applicants who work or have recently worked in a school, one of the references must be from the headteacher.

Dimensions (Financial/Statistical/Mandates/Constraints/No. of direct reports)

Range of Teachers and Support Staff

Range of Students approximately 300+

Work/Business contacts

Internal: All teachers and support staff.

External: Parents and families.

Expertise in Role Required

Essential

Experience of working with children/ young people.

Experience of encouraging the development of relationships between children/young people.

Willingness to undertake further training / qualifications

Basic Health and Safety Awareness

The ability to relate to children/young people from diverse ethnic/social backgrounds.

Good verbal communication skills in order to liaise with children/young people and other staff members.

The ability to react in a positive manner to difficult situations which may arise amongst children/young people.

Ability to keep problems in perspective, be patient and to remain calm

Ability to behave in a consistent way in order to give clear messages to the children

Able to read and understand simple verbal and written instructions.

Ability to be flexible, reliable and to be a team player

Is willing to work flexibly within scope of overall hours, e.g. evening meetings

Able and willing to travel to meet the needs of the role.

Working knowledge or understanding of relevant policies and codes of practice.

Desirable

An ability to work with children/young people exhibiting behaviour difficulties. Desirable

First Aid Qualification Desirable

Please make sure that you demonstrate your ability to meet the requirements of the job by giving clear, concise examples of how you meet each criterion on your application form. We recognise and welcome our responsibility to remove any barriers in our Recruitment and Selection process for disabled people. We

have tried to do this, but if you have a disability and identify any barriers in the job description or employee specification, please tell us of these in your application. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to the job wherever possible and it would help us to know your needs in order to do this. Candidates will be assessed against the job description and expertise profile from evidence provided in their application form, references and a selection process (including interview). Where criteria are to be identified through the Selection Process, this may involve written exercises, group discussions, presentations, interview etc.

This job description is not exhaustive and may be subject to review and amendment in line with the needs of the Trust.