Lunchtime Supervisor

To work under the direction and instruction of senior staff to provide the care of the children during the school lunch break.

Supervision of Pupils

• Where the children dine away from the school, escorting them to and from the school dining room.
• Supervision of children before, during and after the meal, including the supervising of children to deposit leftover food from plates into receptacles provided.
• Supervision of children bringing sandwiches - to oversee that the debris left by children with packed lunches is removed/cleaned.
• Summoning help, where necessary, in case of injury or illness and providing basic first aid for minor injuries.

Support to Pupils

• Assisting the children with their table manners and use of cutlery, and assisting with the cutting of meat etc for smaller children.
• Patrolling the playground and "out of bounds" areas regularly.

Organising games and activities. Resources

• Responsibility for ensuring that the dining room equipment is hygienically maintained.

Support to School (this list is not exhaustive and should reflect the ethos of the school)

• Help to maintain a safe working environment for pupils and staff by continuously monitoring dining and general circulation areas for food/drink spillages and taking prompt and effective action to deal with any such hazards in accordance with local procedures
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons you are responsible for or come into contact with.
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
• Be aware of, support and ensure equal opportunities for all.
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
• Appreciate and support the role of other professionals.
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.
• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
• Assist with pupil needs as appropriate during the school day.