Squirrels Heath Infant School,
Salisbury Road,
Romford,
RM2 5TP
Relief Midday Supervisors to start as soon as possible
Hours 12.05pm – 1.10pm (when required)
Salary: Grade 1/2 point 1(£12 per hour)
Squirrels Heath Infant School is a happy and caring community where all are valued and supported to be the best they can be.
We promote a love of learning, develop creative thinking and recognise the interests of our pupils through high quality learning experiences carefully tailored to meet each unique child.
We are looking for committed and reliable relief mid-day assistants to join our team of lunchtime support staff. You will contribute to making lunchtimes happy, productive and safe for all of our children including assisting pupils with their medical, physical and care needs.
A Midday Supervisor will be responsible for:
- Assisting and supporting the transition of pupils from class to the dining hall and/or the school playground (or other designated areas during wet play) and back to class at the end of lunchtime;
- Supervising and supporting pupils whilst they eat including encouraging the correct use of knife and fork and table etiquette and behaviour;
- Promoting and supervising positive and active play and pupil relationships;
- Health, safety, security and basic first aid (after relevant training);
- Managing student behaviour;
- Planning, encouraging and actively supporting positive play activities.
The successful applicant will:
- Have excellent organisation skills
- The ability to communicate and co-operate effectively with children and adults
- Be able to work as part of team and on their own initiative
- Have good written and verbal communication skills
- Possess excellent self-initiated problem solving skills
- Be positive, motivated, pro-active and fun!
- Be flexible and a committed team player
Closing date 9th December 2019 (the school reserves the right to interview prior to closing date)
Equal Opportunities
We aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all.
Havering Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The protection of our students from abuse is the responsibility of all staff within our school, superseding any other considerations.
Havering Schools comply with the Department for Education ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ (September 2018) guidance and all potential employees will undergo vigorous vetting checks to ensure their suitability.
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake a satisfactory disclosure. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from obtaining a position with the Council
