Midday Supervisor - 10hr/week, Term time only

Purpose of Role

To be responsible during the midday break, for the safety, general welfare and conduct of pupils.

Main duties and responsibilities:

1. Supervision of pupils immediately before, during and after the midday meal. This includes pupils who have a school meal as well as those who bring their own food.

2. Supervision of hand washing as required.

3. Supervision of pupils’ entry into the dining room, including any walk or journey to the dining room which might be required.

4. Assistance for pupils where necessary to carry trays etc to table and to return empty dishes etc to service counter.

5. Assistance for pupils where necessary to cut up food and guidance on the proper use of cutlery; assistance in the clearance of any spillage etc if required.

6. Taking such steps as are necessary when pupils are sick, carrying out minor first aid and summoning any assistance needed to deal with injuries or illness.

7. Supervision of pupils in the playground or other area of the school as required, dealing with any incidents of inappropriate pupil behaviour in line with the school’s Behaviour Management Policy. Organising play/games as appropriate inside school on wet days.

8. To maintain confidentiality at all times in respect of school-related matters and to prevent disclosure of confidential and sensitive information.

9. To undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibility as may be required.

Please note, while every effort has been made to explain the duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified.

Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from the line manager/Principal to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description.