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Lunchtime Supervisor
Penns Primary School
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Posted 3 days ago
About this role
At Penns Primary, our Lunchtime Supervisors play an important role in ensuring that every pupil enjoys a safe, happy and positive lunchtime experience. Working as part of our wider school team, Lunchtime Supervisors help to create a calm, inclusive and welcoming environment where children can eat, play, develop friendships and return to afternoon learning ready to learn. Key responsibilities include: • Safeguarding and safety: Supervise pupils throughout lunchtime, maintaining high standards of safety and following school safeguarding procedures. • Positive behaviour: Promote good behaviour, reinforce school expectations and encourage pupils to demonstrate our S.M.A.R.T. values: Safe, Mindful, Accepting, Resilient and Together. • Dining hall supervision: Support pupils during lunch, encouraging good manners, independence and appropriate table etiquette. • Playground supervision: Encourage positive play, support pupils in resolving disagreements and ensure all children feel included. • Pastoral support: Build positive relationships with pupils, responding sensitively to their individual needs and reporting any concerns to the appropriate member of staff. • Teamwork: Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure a smooth, organised and enjoyable lunchtime for all pupils. The ideal candidate will: • Enjoy working with primary-aged children. • Be patient, approachable, caring and reliable. • Have a positive attitude and clear expectations of behaviour. • Be able to communicate effectively and work well as part of a team. • Understand the importance of safeguarding, inclusion and confidentiality. At Penns Primary, we believe in achievement through caring . Our Lunchtime Supervisors contribute to our commitment to the whole child, ensuring that every pupil feels safe, valued and included. The best you can be in all that you do!