Midday Assistant Gravesend, England
Job description
Riverview Junior School is looking to appoint a hardworking, flexible member of staff to join their team of Midday Supervisors.
The posts will be for 7.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday working 12 Noon -1.30pm each day. You will be paid on Kent Range 3, £19,293 full time equivalent, actual pro rata salary £3291 based on 7.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year.
The successful candidate will be expected to supervise, support and guide the children during the lunchtime period. This will involve time both on the playground and in the canteen supervising the children. Although previous experience would be preferable it is not considered essential full training and induction will be given. The ability to communicate effectively with children and the ability to ensure their well-being and maintain their safety is essential.
Riverview Junior School works closely with the other schools in The Golden Thread Alliance.
PURPOSE OF THE POST
Supervise the pupils during the mealtime period to minimise any disruption, ensure their wellbeing and maintain their safety.
NB: Precise duties will vary according to type of school.
Main Duties
- Follow agreed procedures. Liaise with the administrative officer regarding the organisation and management of lunchtimes to ensure effective communication.
- Put out tables (where applicable), and set with cutlery and beakers in time for the mealtime period to ensure there are sufficient settings for the number of pupils eating that day.
- Ensure pupils enter the dining room in a safe and orderly fashion and behave appropriately when queuing for their meal in order to maintain safety and wellbeing of all pupils.
- Ensure pupils eating meals are seated in an orderly fashion to maintain safety and wellbeing of the pupils. (Depending on the type of school, this may include checking that pupils have or are provided with a drink and / or that sufficient amounts of their meal has been eaten).
- Where applicable prepare hot or cold meals based on agreed menus, clean and tidy equipment atthe end of each session.
- Assist the pupils, as necessary, during the meal break to ensure their wellbeing. (This may include providing them with a drink, helping with spillages, cutting up food and caring for pupils’ personal needs. This will depend on the type of school).
- Ensure plates, etc., are cleared from tables in an appropriate manner to maintain a clean and tidy environment and to free up space for any further sittings where applicable.
- Ensure once meals are finished that the dining area is wiped down, etc., and is left in a clean and tidy manner to maintain a clean and tidy environment (if not part of the catering contract).
- Assist in collecting pupils from collection point and escort to hall/classroom.
- Perform a visual risk assessment of the play area to ensure the safety of the children.
- Supervise the children in the school grounds, engage the children in play to ensure safety and appropriate behaviour is observed.
- In bad weather supervise the pupils in classrooms and hall areas ensuring safety and appropriate behaviour are observed.
- Operate, where applicable, a first aid service during the mealtime to deal with any accidents that occur, safely and quickly.
- Attend liaison meetings whenever possible.
Personal Responsibilities
- Be aware of and comply with all policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, security and confidentiality, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person to ensure pupils’ wellbeing.
- Support the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people within the school.
- Be aware of and support difference and ensure equal opportunities for all.
- Contribute to the overall ethos / aims of the school and appreciate and support the role of colleagues and other professionals to enable the school to fulfil its development plans.
- Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required. Share good practice with colleagues, receive support from others in areas of development.
- To fulfil any other duties as required by the Head Teacher with the agreement of the post holder.
Please note that this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks. The post holder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role. This job description may be subject to amendment or modification at any time in consultation with the post holder.
PERSON SPECIFICATION CRITERIA
Applicants should describe in their application how they meet these criteria.
Qualifications
- You will not need previous specific experience or qualifications. Recent school leavers will have evidence of basic educational achievements or qualifications.
- First aid qualification would be an advantage.
Experience
- None.
- Previous experience of working with children would be an advantage.
Skills & Abilities
- Ability to Communicate with pupils during midday breaks e.g. to encourage healthy meal selection, oversee play activities.
- Ability to recognise and deal with emergency situations.
- May require knowledge to enable the post holder be responsible for the safe use of equipment.
Knowledge
- Requires knowledge of school procedures for supervision of pupils during midday break and lunchtime activities where applicable.
The Golden Thread Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, paragraph 220, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search. This search is not part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.
Two references are also required prior to commencement of employment.
Early applications are encouraged and The Golden Thread Alliance reserves the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
TO APPLY PLEASE VISIT www.kent-teach.com
https://www.kent-teach.com/Recruitment/Vacancy/VacancyDetails.aspx?VacancyId=112104
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 7.5 per week
Salary: £3,291.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
School type:
- Primary school
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 06/02/2023
