Midday Supervisor

The MDSA is responsible for undertaking care and learning programmes and activities to support individuals or groups of pupils, including more specialised support for those with special education needs, enable access to learning for pupils and assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.

Specific Responsibilities

A non-exhaustive list of specific responsibilities for the role is below and you will be required to undertake other duties and responsibilities as may reasonably be required.

· Supervise children in all areas of the school, including the dining room, play areas and classrooms as directed by the Headteacher in order to ensure the safety and good behaviour of the children;

· Supervise the children during the meal to ensure that a good atmosphere is maintained;

· Encourage good eating habits and assist younger children where necessary;

· Maintain good order at all times to ensure that school standards are adhered to;

· Assist generally in the dining area e.g. Wiping up spillages to ensure a safe and ordered environment is maintained at all times;

· Supervise the movement of children to and from the dining room in order to ensure the safety and well-being of the pupils;

· Set up and clear away the tables and chairs in the dining room;

· Support children in their play;

· Follow the school procedures when dealing with poor behaviour or friendship difficulties;

· Inform the class teacher of significant issues which have arisen at lunchtime, recording any significant issues in the class record files or on special forms for particular children;

· Refer any concerns regarding the safeguarding of children to the designated person or alternate;

· Deal with first aid on the playground wherever possible or bring the child into the medical room to attend to if more severe. Complete the written record forms and pass onto the class teacher and office;

· Undertake other similar activities that may fall within the grade and scope of the post as directed by the Headteacher.

The post-holder will be required to comply with the Trust Code of Conduct. The post holder will have access to and be responsible for confidential information and documentation. They must ensure confidential or sensitive material is handled appropriately and accurately.

The post holder shall participate in the Trust’s programme of Performance Management and Continuing Professional Development.