School Meal Supervisory Assistant

Supervisory

• To supervise children aged between 4-11 at lunch times.• To supervise children in designated areas as required by the weather conditions, encouraging appropriate activities (wet playtime in classrooms) • To supervise allocated classes/year groups at designated times • To be aware of emergency procedures • To be aware of children with special needs – allergies, asthma • To help children to eat and drink correctly • To supervise in the playground encouraging positive and friendly play by initiating games • To promote hygienic practices by supervising the toilets and hand washing • To encourage pupils to use playground equipment properly and respectfully • To help pupils to respect, enjoy and learn from the school grounds by helping them in the pond area, the prayer garden and the vegetable patch • To help pupils to line up at the end of their lunch break, walk into class in an orderly manner (quiet, straight line) and supervise them until a teacher is present General• To follow all school practice and policies, as appropriate. It is the school policy that mobile phones are not used when staff are on duty, though they may be carried to be used in an emergency i.e. to call the main office to inform them of a serious accident/incident • To work to promote equal opportunities, inclusion and diversity • To promote the school ethos in regarding the role as one of learning and developing relationships, where all pupils learn continually – socially, emotionally and academically • To maintain confidentiality at all times • To be prepared to undergo training as part of professional development • To be punctual and reliable • To help to set out and put away the lunch tables and chairs/benches • To mop up spillages on the hall floor and wash dining tables during lunch time • To clear up spills and wash tables in classrooms when children eat their lunch in side • To clear the lunch plates of Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 children • To undertake any related duties as directed by the Head/Deputy Head Teacher • To liaise with the Deputy Head Teacher if any concerns arise Health, Welfare and Safety • To encourage the health, safety and well-being of the children in our school • To be aware if the procedures in the event of an accident or dangerous occurrence • To assess the seriousness of the situation, implementing remedial action and summoning additional help if necessary • To act appropriately in an emergency and administer simple first aid • To exercise crowd control and remove children from any source of danger • To record incidents in the appropriate school log • To help the children to play happily • To administer simple First Aid • To record First Aid incidents in book in First Aid box • To give appropriate blue/pink First Aid slips to pupils – these are in the First Aid Box • To provide a drink of water for those who want it (whilst eating in the school hall) Discipline and Behaviour • To promote good learning behaviour and good social behaviour • To ensure equality of opportunity and inclusion • To identify and praise good behaviour • To use preventative strategies to minimise negative behaviour • To report any child who displays racist behaviour/talk to the Head Teacher (in writing) • To implement agreed rewards and sanctions It is important to talk to the children and support them in their interactions.

Interview date

TBC. The school may interview and appoint prior to the closing date. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check with a check of the DBS Barred List. Online searches will be carried out for safeguarding purposes.Safeguarding StatementSt James's Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check, barred list check and a Prohibition from Teaching check if applicable. Successful candidates must sign a CES contract of employment.