Lunchtime Supervisor

Smile Education are currently recruiting for a Lunchtime Supervisor to start immediately at a welcoming mainstream primary school in the Kidderminster area. The school provides a supportive and inclusive environment for pupils aged 4-11 and is committed to promoting positive behaviour, wellbeing and achievement for all children.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervising pupils during lunchtime in the dining hall and designated outdoor areas
• Supporting children during meals and encouraging good table manners
• Promoting positive behaviour, interaction and inclusive play
• Providing reassurance and guidance to pupils who may require additional support
• Managing low-level behaviour and resolving minor conflicts calmly and fairly
• Ensuring safeguarding, health and safety procedures are followed at all times
• Reporting concerns, incidents or achievements to teaching and senior staff

The successful candidate will

• Have experience working with children or young people, ideally within a school or childcare setting
• Be patient, caring and able to build positive relationships with primary-aged children
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Be reliable, punctual and able to work effectively as part of a team
• Demonstrate a good understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Be confident supervising children across the primary age range

What to expect from applicants

Applicants should have previous experience working with children or young people. Experience within a primary school setting is desirable, though training and guidance will be provided. A strong awareness of health and safety and safeguarding is essential.

Safeguarding

Smile Education is committed to safeguarding children. All applicants will be required to complete compliance checks including DBS, Barred List and reference checks. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including prohibited list, barred list, DBS and qualifications.