Midday Supervisory Assistant

What does the MSA role involve?

Supporting pupils to access and enjoy their dinner and play times

What skills are important?

Being child-friendly, active, playful and kind

Purpose of the Job:

• To ensure that the safety, wellbeing, and personal care needs of the pupils are met over the dinnertime period
• To promote pupil’s play and social interaction skills
• To promote ‘healthy eating’ by encouraging pupil choice, discussing healthy food choices, supporting pupils with individual dietary needs and food interests

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

1. To provide care and support to pupils, during dinner time in the dining hall, playground areas and school premises, ensuring the safety, physical and emotional well-being of pupils

2. To support the class team to help prepare pupils for dinner time transitions using agreed communication strategies

3. To establish and maintain supportive relationships with pupils to provide consistency and promote engagement

4. To facilitate appropriate play and leisure activities over the dinner time period

5. To promote healthy eating and support pupils with individual dietary needs

6. To provide support for personal care needs in line with their Personal Care Plan and the school’s Intimate Care Policy.

7. To provide support for pupils with physical needs in line with the school’s Moving and Handling policy