Senior Supervisory Assistant

Band C

Part Time Permanent

7.50 Working Hours –  39 Weeks per Year

Required from 09 June 2025

 

Higher Bebington Junior School

 

To be responsible to the school Headteacher/designated deputy for all matters relating to the safety, welfare and behaviour of children who are on site at any time during the lunchtime period and to inform them of matters of consequence.

 

Key Tasks

 

Allocate duties to supervisory assistants.

 

Organise supervision of pupils during the midday break

 

Oversee the supervision of activities and maintain the health, safety, welfare, good conduct and safeguarding of pupils during the midday break

 

Report incidents in line with school policy

 

Liaise with colleagues on how to meet any individual pupil needs (e.g. SEN).

 

Each daily session undertaken will comprise the full period of the lunch break. 

 

Individuals appointed will need to command the respect of pupils and their parents, supervisory assistants, senior supervisory assistants and have the confidence of Headteachers.

 

Staff should be aware of and co-operate with teachers established lunchtime activities.

 

To perform other duties considered reasonable, that are commensurate with the grading and designation of the post.

 

Individuals in this role may also undertake some or all of the following:

 

Select and order playground equipment

 

Undertake playground supervision

 

Undertake similar work at other times such as before and after school

 

Ensure adequate first aid treatment is available during the midday break.

 

Encourage pupils to select and eat healthy balanced meals

 

Oversee and participate in dining arrangements this includes the cleaning up of spillages of food or liquid during meal service and wiping down of tables and clean dining areas between meals

 

Set up and run activities for pupils in playground areas

 

The school is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of our children and expects the same level of commitment from all staff.

 

This post is subject to an Enhanced Level CRB check.

 

All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability