Goudhurst and Kilndown C. of E. Primary School.
Job description for Midday Meals Supervisor
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The post holder is responsible for the supervision of pupils during the lunch break; ensuring their safety and welfare; ensuring that good standards of behaviour are observed and that meals take place in an orderly manner. However the overall responsibility of the safety and welfare of pupils who remain at the school at midday is with the Headteacher.
Outline of Duties
a)Supervision of children within the dining area to ensure the meal takes place in an orderly manner and good table manners are observed.
b)In co-operation with the Cooks encouraging and coaxing the children, in a friendly manner, to eat their food and to try new food stuffs.
c)Assisting children with eating, use of cutlery and utensils.
d)Assisting children in clearing away their plates at the end of the meal.
e)Assisting the cooks with the clearing and transporting of plates etc. to the kitchen.
f)Supervision of children into and within the play area.
g)Assisting children changing for play.
h)Supervision of children into and within play area.
i)Ensuring play is undertaken sensibly and safely at all times.
j)Administering of simple first aid i.e. small cuts and grazes and reporting any more serious injuries to the designated First Aider. All bangs on the head, no matter how minor, must be reported to the Headteacher or Secretary.
k)In wet weather walking around the classrooms to supervise behaviour of children.
l)Lining up the children in an orderly manner and leading them into the hall from either play areas or classrooms.
The job description will be reviewed at the beginning of the academic year or earlier if necessary. In addition it may be amended at any time after consultation with you.
Guidelines
At all times, one person must be in the playground, or in the event of an accident, the school could be held liable.
The Governors and Teachers value the provision of a daily hot meal service and wish to encourage its take up. To achieve this aim we need to make the atmosphere in the dining hall as attractive as possible. Children will become bored and restless if waiting about. It is not desirable for the children to eat in silence but they should be encouraged to talk quietly. The children will not respond it always `told off’. For `minor’ infringements a laugh and a joke can be more effective. There should be a partnership between Midday Meals Supervisors and Cooks in maintaining the discipline and happy atmosphere in the dining hall.
The teacher will visit the hall each day to assist. Sometimes they will eat with the children. The seating is the responsibility of the teachers. If you think a child needs to be moved please consult a member of staff.