Lunchtime Supervisor

We are proud of the fantastic learning culture at John Watson. The decisions we make are guided by SLICE. These 5 areas drive the work of the school. Our aim is to empower each child to ensure they can live as full and as independent lives as possible…

Safety

Learning

Independence 

Communication

Engagement

John Watson School is seeking to appoint a Lunchtime Supervisor to join our existing vibrant and friendly team of our all age special school.

This is a permanent post working from 11:30am until 1:30pm each day and is term time only. The duties include preparing the dinner hall for lunch, supervising and assisting pupils in the hall, and supervising pupils throughout the lunch break. All training will be provided by existing school staff.

There are often opportunities for supply work in the classroom either before or after the lunch should this be of interest.

John Watson School is a Special School in Wheatley. We cater for children with Special Educational Needs from the ages of 2 - 19 years. We aim to create a happy, healthy and secure learning environment in which the needs of all pupils are met, enabling each child to reach his or her individual potential. We offer pupils opportunities for integrated educational experiences with their peer groups in the nursery, primary and secondary schools whose sites we share. We support pupils in developing practical and social skills that can be used at school, at home and in the community.

Please refer to the job description and person specification below:

JOB DESCRIPTION - LUNCHTIME SUPERVISOR

Grade 4 Point 4-5 , 10 hours per week (term time only), 11.30am to 1.30pm, responsible to: Class Teacher and Headteacher

RESPONSIBILITIES

To provide lunchtime support for designated pupils

To work with other lunchtime supervisors to set up the lunch hall using the pupil seating plan 

To assist in transferring pupils between the classroom, lunch hall and outside play area

To help with feeding of individual pupils

To support pupils to maintain good eating habits and good behaviour

To supervise designated pupils on the playground

To support pupils with personal care needs

To support pupils to meet their targets in both the lunch hall and outside break duty

To assist the teacher and teaching assistants to manage behaviour as required

To participate in some training events, such as Safeguarding

To be aware of and comply with Health and Safety legislation and policies of the school

PERSON SPECIFICATION - LUNCHTIME SUPERVISOR

ESSENTIAL

Experience of working with children 

Desire and ability to work as part of a team 

Ability to work under direction but also use your own initiative as the situation demands

Commitment to equal opportunities, able to contribute to an environment that celebrates diversity

To have fitness levels that ensure you can cope with the physical demands of the job, in particular manual handling procedures, being on the go throughout your working hours

To have a flexible approach to the job, and be able to adapt in different circumstances including the possibility of moving across teams or school sites

To be prepared to work outside as well as inside, regardless of the weather

To have a positive outlook 

DESIRABLE

Experience of working with children with disabilities, in particular learning difficulties

First Aid qualification

Please complete the application form, which can be found on our website, and return by email to sbm@johnwatsonschool.org . The deadline for applications is Friday 23rd June 2023. Please do not send CVs, applications will only be considered using the application provided. As part of our recruitment process we will require you to fill out an overseas check prior to interview. We will email this to you on receipt of your completed application.