Senior Supervisory Assistant

Senior Supervisory Assistant

Band C

Part time 7.50 Hours per Week - 38 Weeks per Year

Permanent

 

To be responsible to the school Headteacher/designated deputy for all matters relating to the safety, welfare and behaviour of children who are on site at any time during the lunchtime period and to inform them of matters of consequence.

Key Tasks:

1. Allocate duties to supervisory assistants
2. Organise supervision of pupils during the midday break
3. Oversee the supervision of activities and maintain the health, safety, welfare, good conduct and  safeguarding of pupils during the midday break
4. Report incidents in line with school policy
5. Liaise with colleagues on how to meet any individual pupil needs (e.g. SEN).
6. Each daily session undertaken will comprise the full period of the lunch break.
7. Individuals appointed will need to command the respect of pupils and their parents, supervisory assistants, senior supervisory assistants and have the confidence of Headteachers.
8. Staff should be aware of and co-operate with teachers established lunchtime activities.
9. To perform other duties considered reasonable, that are commensurate with the grading and designation of the post.

Individuals in this role may also undertake some or all of the following:

1. Undertake playground supervision
2. Ensure adequate first aid treatment is available during the midday break.
3. Encourage pupils to select and eat healthy balanced meals
4. Oversee and participate in dining arrangements this includes the cleaning up of spillages of food or liquid during meal service and wiping down of tables and clean dining areas between meals

Interviews to take place 17th January 2025.

Application forms for the above post are available online at www.wirral.gov.uk and also from the school office. Please return completed application forms with a supporting letter to the Headteacher at the school address. 

This post is subject to an Enhanced Level DBS check. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability.