School Supervisory Assistant

Permanent

Term Time Only

Part time - 10 Hours per week

TPLTSS1 5643 (actual salary)

Plus various Company Benefits

The Priory Learning Trust (Somerset Business Award winner for Employer of the Year 2023) is looking to recruit a Lunchtime Supervisor to work at The King Alfred School - An Academy in Highbridge - rated Good by Ofsted November 2022.

Are you passionate about working with children and creating a vibrant enjoyable lunchtime experience? We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to support in our vibrant secondary school. This rewarding role you will help ensure a safe positive and enjoyable lunchtime experience for our students where they can relax, recharge and thrive.

Your duties will include the set up and clean down of the dining hall, supervising students, promoting positive behaviour and assisting with any minor issues that may arise.

If you're passionate about supporting young people have great communication skills and enjoy working in a school environment we'd love to hear from you!

At TKASA we look after our colleagues. We offer high quality development opportunities and a supportive dynamic and diverse workplace highly supported by a hands‑on team in all areas from support to teaching to senior leadership.

For support staff at TKASA we offer a variety of development opportunities - fully funded apprenticeships cross site working and opportunities to share best practice and experiences across all of our trust schools.

• Supervise students during lunchtime in dining areas, outdoor spaces and corridors to maintain safety and good behaviour.
• Ensure students follow school rules including proper conduct during meals, in queues and in designated areas.
• Help keep the dining area clean by tidying up spillages and assisting with litter picking during and after the lunch break.

The successful candidate will have:

Previous experience working with children or in a supervisory role.

Ability to work flexibly within a team and motivate students.

Good interpersonal skills with both adults and children.

We pride ourselves on being a flexible employer and strive to accommodate a variety of working arrangements so we encourage you to apply. At our school we take staff workload seriously and prioritise creating a supportive environment where teamwork is at the heart of everything we do. As part of a local Trust our staff also benefit from collaborative opportunities and resources that come with being part of a wider community.

TPLT grew from an intent to bring the power of partnership and sharing to bear and provide a first‑class education to a wide range of children from all backgrounds.

At our heart is a passion to put Students First and deliver exceptional education; beyond outstanding for every single child. We do this with a relentless drive for academic excellence shared moral purpose and values combined with lots of fun and happiness. We believe that happy schools are also high‑achieving successful schools.

We strive for partnerships between students families staff and the wider community to create exceptional student outcomes. We also cherish our staff. We believe they are amazing and are passionate to empower them through support training and career opportunities. With such brilliant people all aiming for the same goals we are able to ensure every student achieves all that they are capable of and more regardless of their background.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

The Priory Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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