VIKING ACADEMY TRUST

Executive Headteacher: Mrs Michaela Lewis B.Ed

Chilton Lane

Ramsgate

Kent

CT11 0LQ

T: 01843 597695

F. 01843 852872

Job Description

Mid-Day Meals Supervisor

Job Title: Mid-Day Meals Supervisor

Salary: KR2

Hours/week: 5 hours per week (Term time only)

Job Purpose:

The Mid-Day Meals Supervisor will:

  • supervise the pupils during the mealtime period to ensure their wellbeing and maintain their safety.
  • encourage and help children to socialise and play appropriately outside.

Duties:

The Mid-Day Meals Supervisor will:

  • be responsible for supervision of children in the dining hall, cloakrooms, playground, play equipment and classrooms during wet lunchtime. You will also be required to undertake first aid duties as a trained first aider.
  • ensure a calm and positive environment is maintained for all children.
  • encourage children to eat with courtesy and good manners.
  • attend to spills and breakages.
  • be a positive role model for children by leading by example.
  • interact and play with children, building a positive and caring relationship with the children.
  • encourage independence and responsibility in children.
  • move around the outside areas to ensure all children remain visible.
  • encourage play and help the children socialize and play appropriately.
  • undertake a visual check of the playground, playing field and play equipment for any health and safety issues.
  • reinforce the Behaviour Policy.

Experience, Qualifications & Skills:

  • You will not need any qualifications. Recent school leavers will have evidence of basic educational achievements or qualifications.
  • A first aid qualification would be an advantage.
  • Previous experience of working with children will be an advantage.
  • An ability to communicate with pupils during the mid-day breaks e.g. to encourage a healthy meal selection, oversee play activities.
  • Ability to recognise and deal with emergency situations.
  • May require the post holder to be responsible for the safe use of equipment.

Chilton Primary School RamsgateFree SchoolUpton Junior School

Mrs Kate Law ~ Head of School Mr Nicholas Budge ~ Head of School Miss Darci Arthur &

Mr Dave Walker

~ Heads ofSchool