Lunchtime Supervisor

To supervise pupils during lunchtime, ensuring that the children eat meals safely and behave appropriately. To engage with them in interesting play. Responsible to: Headteacher Duties: The Lunchtime Supervisor will:

• escort pupils to and from the dining area, as necessary;
• ensure that pupils having a school lunch are in the dining hall at the correct time;
• help younger pupils at the servery counter, help with the proper use of cutlery, and help them cut up their food when necessary;
• assist pupils with the return of used trays, cutlery and beakers, and with the cleaning and packing away of tables when lunch is finished;
• supervise pupils eating food brought from home, and ensure that all packed-lunch equipment is cleared away after use;
• report to the Head of School any child whose diet may give rise for concern;
• take charge of groups of children in the playground or the classroom, depending on the weather;
• devise and initiate constructive play opportunities for children when required;
• ensure that children remain within a safe environment, and that they play safely;
• set suitable behaviour standards in line with school policy;
• help children acquire social skills;
• attend to minor accidents sustained during lunchtime, and seek appropriate assistance if necessary;
• attend to any pupil who becomes ill during lunchtime, and again seek appropriate assistance;
• liaise effectively and professionally with staff, teachers and parents, as required;
• attend training, as required.
  
  willing to become part of a team;
• cooperative with the other MTSs;
• friendly to the children and enjoy their company;
• experienced with children;
• able to resolve conflict;
• sympathetic to the needs of children;
• an initiator of games and activities;
• an encourager of skipping;
• an inspirer of creative play;
• flexible, honest, reliable and punctual;
• aware of the aims of a Church Primary School.
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