Wrap around care supervisor

Qualifications

• GCSE Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics

• Relevant Level 2 qualification in Childcare, Teaching Assistant, Early Years or equivalent experienceor willingness to work towards

Experience

• Experience of working with primary-aged children–

• Experience planning and leading activities for children

• Experience promoting positive behaviour

Knowledge and understanding

• Understanding the statutory requirements of legislation concerning Safeguarding, including

Child Protection, Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, and Inclusion

• Knowledge of child development and age-appropriate activities

• Understanding of health and safety requirements in a school environment

• Awareness of inclusion and equal opportunities

Skills

• Wish to work within a school and be sympathetic to the school’s ethos and aims and meet the expectations of the school’s governing body.

• Establish andmaintaingood professionalrelationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues

• To be able to deal with regular interruptions

• Establish and developappropriate relationshipswith parents and governors

• Communicate effectively (both verbally and in

writing) at all levels e.g., pupils, staff, parents, visitors

• Promote a positive working environment

• Be able to work under pressure

• Ability to work with minimal supervision and to act on own initiate

• Ability to supervise and engage groups of children effectively

• Ability to create a safe,welcomingand stimulating environment

• Ability to organise activities and resources

Personal characteristics

• Punctual

• Organised and resourceful

• Solution focused

• Caring, patient and approachable manner

• Enthusiastic and positive attitude

• Reliable,flexibleand organised

• Ability to remain calm under pressure

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

• Professional attitude and confidentiality