Lunchtime Supervisor

Band 1 point 1-2

FTE £17,142-£18,148

Pro-rata £3,920- £4,150

Term Time only

10 hours per week 11.15- 1.15 per day

Part of the Eden Academy Trust family of schools, Hexham Priory is a school for pupils with severe and complex learning difficulties aged 2 to 19 years. We are seeking to appoint a number of lunchtime supervisors to join our well-established team. These posts are permanent, 10 hours a week, Term Time only.

Previous experience of working in a school is desirable. The successful applicant must be able to work as part of a team as well as being able to use initiative when appropriate. The successful candidates will work under the direction of the class teacher to support an individual class.

Any candidates must have a kind nature, understanding of children and their needs and a can-do attitude.

Job Description

To supervise pupils regarding personal hygiene before lunch, arranging hand washing,

changing and dressing where necessary.

To assist and supervise in the dining room

Serve meals to children where required

Encourage table manners e.g., appropriate use of cutlery, consideration for others etc.

Feeding pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties

Assisting pupils with returning plates

Clearing up spillage as appropriate

To liaise with teachers and other staff about the appropriate seating and other

arrangements for pupils during lunch time

To liaise with Manager regarding meals, special dietary requirements etc.

To share in indoor and outdoor supervision during the midday break

To organise appropriate games and activities

To monitor and manage pupils' behaviour in line with school policies and with support

from other school staff

To liaise with teachers and teaching assistants at the end of lunchtime about any

issues that have arisen

To participate in training courses, which may involve overtime payments

Comply with all school polices relating to: Health and Safety; Child Protection and equality

Person Specification

Experience of working with children

Ability to follow straightforward oral and written instructions and to keep basic work records.

Physical skills related to the work.

Working as a member of a team

Ability to work outdoors all year round in all weathers

Hexham Priory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, an enhanced DBS check including the barred list will be required for the successful candidate and other procedures and checks will be followed as laid out our safeguarding policy.