Havering Schools Jobs
Midday Supervisor
- Employer: Langtons Infant School
- Reference: SCH/24/281169
Langtons Infant School
Westland Avenue
Hornchurch
Essex
RM11 3SD
01708 447866
Website: www.langtonsinfant.com
Head Teacher: Miss E Page
Midday Supervisor
Grade 1/2 Points 2 - 5
Hours: 7.5 hours per week - 11:30 - 13:00
38 weeks per year Plus 5.7 weeks paid holiday
Actual Salary: £4,514 - £4,719 p.a.
Contract: Fixed Term 1 year contract
Start: As soon as possible
We are seeking a caring and enthusiastic Midday Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will support children with specific health needs during lunchtime, ensuring they are safe, engaged, and included in all activities.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide support to children with specific health needs during lunchtime, ensuring their dietary and medical requirements are met.
• Assist children in play and social activities, fostering an inclusive environment.
• Supervise children in the dining hall, ensuring a safe and positive lunchtime experience.
• Encourage positive social interactions among children and support their social development.
• Monitor and support children’s well-being and safety during playtime.
• Assist with setup and cleaning of the dining hall and play areas.
• Setup and lead lunchtime games and activities.
• Communicate effectively with teaching staff regarding any concerns or observations.
Requirements
• Patience, empathy and a positive attitude.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Basic understanding of health and safety practices.
Desired Skills
• First Aid certificate (or the desire to complete the specific training).
• Experience with specific health or Special Educational Needs.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures.
• Flexibility and ability to use own initiative.
• Be competent using basic IT equipment.
We can offer:
• Dedicated and caring staff who help support each other.
• Happy, confident, well behaved children who enjoy being at school.
• An excellent leadership team to support and guide you.
• Continuous CPD opportunities and training.
• A committed governing body and supportive parents.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.
Closing date for applications is 3rd June 2024 at 12 noon.
Interview Date: 6th June 2024
Shortlisted applicants invited for interview will be contacted by email.
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applicants regardless of age, gender and ethnicity.
Havering Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The protection of our pupils from abuse is the responsibility of all staff within our schools, superseding any other considerations. Therefore Havering Schools comply with the Department for Education ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance.
It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to submit, prior to their interview, a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Upon submission of this information, online checks may be carried out.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from obtaining a position with the School.
Equal OpportunitiesHavering Schools aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment regardless of gender, marital status, race, colour, nationality (including citizenship), ethnic or national origins, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, responsibility for dependants, religious or political affiliation and trade union activities. All matters related to employment are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
How to apply
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