Midday Supervisor

Position: Midday Meal Supervisor
Location: Hackney

Job Description:

At NYKays Recruitment Ltd we are recruiting for Midday Meal Supervisors to start ASAP working on a long-term position which could possibly lead to a permanent position.

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to support schools in providing care and support to children with a range of Special Needs and behavioural difficulties within the Education/Special Needs sector.

It is essential that you have experience working with children/young people with learning difficulties, particularly autism to be considered for this role.

Supervision and control of pupils in the dining hall, including:

* Supervision and control of pupils in the dining hall, including Where appropriate, assist/supervise pupils with their general hygiene requirements (washing, toileting, changing clothing etc., in accordance with school policy) prior to entering the dining room.

* Organising dinner queue and entrance of pupils into the dining hall and from dining hall to playground; ensuring good behaviour and calm atmosphere.

* Directing pupils to seats, deciding on seating arrangements, separating problem pupils where necessary.

* Encouraging pupils to eat (including those with packed lunches) especially those with SEND needs. Being aware of pupils on special or restricted diets for medical reasons from information provided at the school.

* Encouraging social skills and good table manners, ensuring safety with knives and forks. Ensuring pupils tidy/clear up in a satisfactory manner.

* Cleaning up spillages when food is dropped where such spillages are hazardous to pupils/staff.

* Dealing with anybody spillages in the dining hall in accordance with infection control procedures, ensure pupils go to the medical room if appropriate.

* Sharing responsibility with other Midday Supervisors and/or staff for the maintenance of order in the dining hall area.

* Prepare the use of specialist equipment or activities, taking into account pupils’ interests, language, cultural background and physical ability

Supervision and control of pupils in the playground and about other school premises including:

* Where appropriate, collecting pupils from classrooms if going straight into the playground, ensuring that they are adequately dressed for the prevailing weather conditions where necessary.

* Supervision and control of the school entrance during lunch break to ensure children do not leave the playground without permission/authorisation. Check on any strangers who may enter school premises in accordance with school guidelines, be observant of any loiterers and report to Headteacher/Senior Midday Supervisor.

* Direction of pupils to the playground and supervision of their activities and behaviour, ensuring their safety and well-being, providing emotional support where necessary.

* Discouraging any dangerous activities. Dealing with any acceptance or challenging behaviour under the direction of guidelines in operation at the school.

* Supervision and control of pupils inside school premises when they are not allowed outside in inclement weather. Occupying pupils in various games and activities. Ensuring in accordance with instructions given that all pupils return to the care of teachers at the end of the lunch period.

Application Requirements

* A sound level of literacy and numeracy.

* Working with or caring for pupils of relevant age. Understanding of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation. Commitment to and understanding of Equal Opportunities. Basic understanding of child development and learning. Basic food hygiene. Appropriate knowledge of first aid. Basic health and safety

* Able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy in communication. Able to communicate with both adults and children effectively

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