Job Introduction
John Watson School is seeking to appoint a Lunchtime Supervisor to join our existing vibrant and friendly team of our all age special school.
This is a permanent post working from 11:30am until 1:30pm each day and is term time only. The duties include preparing the dinner hall for lunch, supervising and assisting pupils in the hall, and supervising pupils throughout the lunch break. All training will be provided by existing school staff.
There are often opportunities for supply work in the classroom either before or after the lunch should this be of interest.
John Watson School is a Special School in Wheatley. We cater for children with Special Educational Needs from the ages of 2 - 19 years. We aim to create a happy, healthy and secure learning environment in which the needs of all pupils are met, enabling each child to reach his or her individual potential. We offer pupils opportunities for integrated educational experiences with their peer groups in the nursery, primary and secondary schools whose sites we share. We support pupils in developing practical and social skills that can be used at school, at home and in the community.
Please refer to the job description and person specification below:
JOB DESCRIPTION - LUNCHTIME SUPERVISOR
Grade 4 Point 4-5 , (actual salary £5694 -£5784) 10 hours per week (term time only), 11.30am to 1.30pm, responsible to: Class Teacher and Headteacher
RESPONSIBILITIES
To provide lunchtime support for designated pupils
To work with other lunchtime supervisors to set up the lunch hall using the pupil seating plan
To assist in transferring pupils between the classroom, lunch hall and outside play area
To help with feeding of individual pupils
To support pupils to maintain good eating habits and good behaviour
To supervise designated pupils on the playground
To support pupils with personal care needs
To support pupils to meet their targets in both the lunch hall and outside break duty
To assist the teacher and teaching assistants to manage behaviour as required
To participate in some training events, such as Safeguarding
To be aware of and comply with Health and Safety legislation and policies of the school
PERSON SPECIFICATION - LUNCHTIME SUPERVISOR
ESSENTIAL
Experience of working with children
Desire and ability to work as part of a team
Ability to work under direction but also use your own initiative as the situation demands
Commitment to equal opportunities, able to contribute to an environment that celebrates diversity
To have fitness levels that ensure you can cope with the physical demands of the job, in particular manual handling procedures, being on the go throughout your working hours
To have a flexible approach to the job, and be able to adapt in different circumstances including the possibility of moving across teams or school sites
To be prepared to work outside as well as inside, regardless of the weather
To have a positive outlook
DESIRABLE
Experience of working with children with disabilities, in particular learning difficulties
First Aid qualification
Please complete an application form, which can be found on our website and return by email to sbm@johnwatsonschool.org.
Applications will be considered upon receipt and interviews arranged accordingly.
Please do not send CVs, applications will only be considered using the application provided. As part of our recruitment process we will require you to fill out an overseas check prior to interview.
Previous applicants should not re-apply
Start date : As soon as possible
Closing date: Sunday 9th November @ 5pm
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
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