Lunchtime Supervisor

To assist and supervise individuals and groups of pupils during the lunch break, encouraging responsible and appropriate behaviour, activities and play ensuring the safety of pupils. Work in line with the professional standards for a lunchtime supervisor.

Hours – 5 hours per week - 12:30 am – 13:30 am

To supervise children during the lunch period in accordance with the school’s pupil management, discipline, behaviour and bullying policies. To complete the necessary records with regard to any incidents relating to such policies. 
 Anticipate and respond to individual pupils, changing approach as required for each pupil, using the support of team members when needed. 

 Positively encourage good behaviours, provide a fair and tolerant lunchtime service where pupils understand the rules and follow them. 

 See the dining experience through the eyes of the child and build a rapport with pupils so they trust and respect lunchtime supervisors and the catering team. 

 Know the signs to look for in pupils to recognise when extra help may be required. 

 To report back to the appropriate Teacher any issues relating to children’s progress, achievements, behaviour or problems which may become apparent. 

 To organise and positively interact with approved group activities and games for children as authorised by a member of the teaching staff, so as to enhance the development of children’s learning and social integration. Ensure indoor activities are arranged and made available to children during wet lunchtime break periods which ensure appropriate and safe behaviour of children during these periods. 
 To remain aware of children with special educational needs and liaise with the appropriate SEN Assistant to ensure play activities are appropriate and safe for all children. 

 To assist children in preparing for meals including hand-washing, helping children with the correct use of cutlery, promoting good table manners and encouraging children to eat a variety of foods. February 2023 Page 2 of 2 

 To remain aware of children’s food allergies, intolerances or other special dietary requirements and ensure such foods are avoided for the children concerned, with particular vigilance for children sharing packed lunches. 

 To deal with emergencies that may occur in accordance with the School and Trust procedures, administer basic first aid and inform a member of the teaching staff/Headteacher in the event of an emergency. 

To ensure all sickness/accidents are recorded in accordance with the School’s procedures. 

 Know the requirements for daily health and safety checks of the dining area, equipment, heating and lighting. 

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