Lunchtime Supervisor

To work within a team to assist in securing the safety and welfare of students during the midday break and to provide effective supervision of students in and around the school site.

• Supervise and manage students in the dining room, including:



• Organising the dinner queue and entrance of students into and from the dining room, encouraging good behaviour and a calm atmosphere.


• Dealing with any behavioural issues that may occur by intervention or calling for assistance; report incidents to a member of SLT, depending on the severity of incident.


• Directing students to seats and separating difficult students where necessary.


• Encouraging good table manners and ensuring students tidy/ clear up in a satisfactory manner.


• Cleaning up spillages when food is spilt or dropped, where such spillages are hazardous to students or staff.


• Dealing with injuries in the dining room in accordance with infection control procedures, ensuring the student goes to the medical room where appropriate. Share responsibility with the other Lunchtime Supervisors and/or member of SLT for the maintaining order in the dining hall area.



• Supervise and manage students around the school premises, including:



• Where appropriate, collecting students from classrooms to direct them to the dining hall or outside area of the school premises.


• Supervising the school entrance to ensure students do not leave the premises without permission.


• Checking that all visitors who may enter the school premises have the appropriate supervision in line with school guidelines; immediately report any concerns to a member of SLT.


• Directing students to the outdoor area and supervising their activities and behaviour; ensure safety and wellbeing and provide emotional support where necessary.


• Dealing with any challenging or unacceptable behaviour in line with school guidelines and discouraging any dangerous activities; report any inappropriate behaviour to a member of SLT.



• Supervise and manage students inside the school premises when they are not allowed outside in inclement weather.


• Ensure in accordance with instructions that all students return to the care of teaching staff at the end of the lunch period.



• Assist with associated ancillary duties, including:



• Checking toilet areas regularly for signs of smoking, vaping or vandalism, blockage of toilets or wash basins and to ensure students are not loitering, playing or using phones in toilet areas.


• Report any damages or blockages to the site team.


• Ensuring that any pupils who suffer accident or injury are dealt with appropriately in line with the school's agreed procedures.


Have a due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students you are responsible for or comes into contact with. Ensure all tasks are carried out with due regard to Health and Safety.