Lunchtime Supervisor- pupils with medical needs (2-years FTC)

Overview

The Lunchtime Supervisor for pupils with medical needs will work as part of the lunchtime team and will take responsibility for the close supervision of a small group of children identified as requiring additional support for the duration of the lunchtime, due to medical needs and individual health care plans. The role will ensure that any medical events and/or issues which occur at lunchtime will be actioned with the child(ren), following appropriate procedures, policies and care plans and communicated to colleagues and parents where appropriate. You will also work as a midday supervisor in relation to the allocated group of children. Lunchtime supervisors work under the general direction of the School's Leadership Team to help supervise the children during the lunchtime break period and assist with the dining hall duties.  This can involve helping pupils with trays and cutlery (but not serving food) and supervising them in the dining hall or play areas. 

Personal attributes

The role will involve:

• Always ensuring the safety and well-being of children.
• Supervising conduct of pupils in the lunch hall and playground.
• Always promoting good manners and appropriate behaviour.
• Supporting and encouraging pupils’ social interaction.
• Developing pupils’ understanding of team activities and individual pursuits.
• Undertaking first aid as needed, following health and safety guidelines.
• Communicating with children, colleagues and parents with tact and sensitivity.
• Supporting and encouraging pupil’s social interaction and undertaking first aid as needed.
• Supervising and being responsible for the medical needs of designated pupils as agreed with the SLT.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A good standard of education.
• A flexible attitude.
• Listening and observation skills.
• Team working skills.
• An ability to deal with parents and children with tact and sensitivity.
• General experience of children and their supervision.
• Good communication skills.
• Be self-motivated.
• Good time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks.
• A good attention to detail; and
• A good sense of humour.
• First aid/medical background/knowledge.

Salary & Benefits

Grade:                                   Aquinas A3 (Full Time Range £25,434.00 p.a. - £26,766.00 p.a.)

Pro-Rata salary:              £3,025.05 - £3,188.47 p.a.

Hours:                                     5 hrs per week 12:15-13:15, Monday to Friday

Weeks:                                    39 Weeks per year

Contract:                                2 Year Fixed Term

Location

Parish Church of England Primary School
London Lane
Bromley
Kent
BR1 4HF

Supporting documents

• Please click here for the Job Description
• Please click here for an Application Form

How to apply

Please send your application, outlining your suitability for the role against the enclosed person specification and job description, by email to Aquinas.recruitment@aquinastrust.org.

Alternatively, submit your application to the HR Officer, Aquinas, Magpie Hall Lane, Bromley, BR2 8HZ.

 Shortlisted candidates will be asked to bring appropriate identification with them to interview. For the purpose of DBS clearance, only copies of the successful applicant’s identification will be retained. All candidates should provide two references. Permission should be sought prior to including any referee on your application form. Shortlisted candidates may have their references taken-up before any interview – unless explicitly requested in your application.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.