Our school is at the heart of its community located on the south edge of Coventry in an economically disadvantaged area. Our two-form entry primary school, with a 68 place nursery, prides itself in the work we do to support our spirited community. We are a committed and diverse group of teachers and support staff, unified in our approach to ensuring that our pupils become the best they can be. We do this with the belief that all pupils, can achieve excellent outcomes when surrounded and supported by skilled teachers with high expectations.
The school has a culture of developing and rewarding potential through continuing professional development. We have the highest expectation of all of our staff and pupils, with a strong commitment to promoting their well-being. Our curriculum is strongly rooted in the needs of our pupils and our value-led education with pupil involvement, enjoyment and achievement at its heart.
Our Values‘As individuals we are unique. Together we build a community’
Learning in primary school can transform a child's life and we aim to make the difference for our children.
Every person in our school strongly promotes the values of kindness, honesty, respect, responsibility and growth. These values are encompassed by the value we place on community; belonging to and contributing to the school and wider community.
What is the job role?What is the Job?
Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant
7.5 hours a week
39 weeks (term time only plus 5 training days)
Actual Salary: £3,934
Permanent
12.00 – 13:30 Monday to Friday, term-time only
We are looking to appoint an energetic, caring and reliable Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant to join our hard-working team.
Duties will include:
Being responsible for securing the safety, welfare and good conduct of our children during lunchtime, following the procedures of the school
Creating play opportunities for children, physically able to engage all children in play, e.g. skipping, dancing, basketball, table tennis and the outdoor gym
Administering basic first aid (training will be given)
Assisting pupils with developing their eating skills
Ancillary services such as cleaning up the dining room and setting up and putting away play equipment.
In return we can offer:
friendly, happy and well-behaved children who are keen and eager to learn
a caring and supportive team of colleagues who are committed to providing the best lunchtime experience for our pupils
professional development opportunities, including first aid training
Who are we looking for?Our ideal candidate will:
be passionate about working with children, ensuring that the behaviour, safety and well-being of children is always paramount within any activity
take a pride in their work and value themselves as an integral part of the school community
be able to communicate effectively with others to receive and pass on information and instructions, and provide guidance in a firm but pleasant manner
have experience of children in some capacity of responsibility (for example, you have children of your own or previous experience of working in a school)
adhere to guidelines set by the Head Teacher for lunchtime supervision and accept supervision from Senior Supervisory Assistant or School Business Manager
have knowledge of how children play and its relevance to their development
have an understanding of Child Protection & Safeguarding and relevant Health & Safety issues
have an understanding of the boundaries of confidentiality and maintaining these
Interview Date - Friday 8th November 2024
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.
Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.
