Midday Meals Supervisor

Are you a caring and patient person who loves to work with children?  Are you seeking a part-time opportunity that keeps your mornings and afternoons free?  Langdon Park School are now accepting applications for the role of Midday Meals Supervisor; our successful candidates will join our support team on a permanent basis, working 7.5 hours per week during term time between the hours of 12.00pm - 1.30pm.  This is an exciting opportunity to consider joining us so please take a close look at the role details and if you feel you have the necessary attitude and experience then we would love to hear from you.  This role is suitable for those who genuinely have a passion for helping children, particularly with learning difficulties.

The actual salary (taking into account the part-time hours and Term Time working pattern) is £3,723per annum. 

Please note that interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis - early applications are encouraged.  

What will the role involve?

Ensure pupils enter the dining room in a safe and orderly fashion and behave appropriately when queueing for their meal in order to maintain the safety and wellbeing of all pupils.

Ensure pupils eating meals are seated in an orderly fashion to maintain safety and wellbeing of the pupils. 

Assist pupils in walking/transitioning from their classroom and supervise school areas used by the pupils at mealtimes, to ensure safety and appropriate behaviour is observed, as applicable.

Ensure pupils and staffs have access to a trained First Aider if there is an accident or injury

Supervise playground activities and corridors to ensure that good behaviour is maintained at all times.

Each and every member of staff, regardless of their position or seniority, is expected to participate in the overall running of the school and to act as a positive role model for our students.  In and out of the classroom you will encourage and promote positive behaviour and effectively manage any situation that threatens to impact on the progress of other students.

What are we looking for in you?  Applicants will ideally have previous experience of working with young people, either in an academic setting or as a voluntary worker.  

We feel it is important to hire for the right attitude which is why we look for support assistants that are enthusiastic, focused and resilient. 

Langdon Park is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A DBS enhanced disclosure that is satisfactory to us will be a condition of appointment.