Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant

Our Lady and St Chad

Catholic Academy

Old Fallings Lane

Wolverhampton

WV10 8BL

Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy is looking to appoint a Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant who is able to relate well to students and support their needs during lunchtime.

This is a part-time, term-time only position on a fixed-term contract for one year. The hours of work are Monday to Friday, 12:30pm - 2.30pm, (10 hours per week), £25,185 per annum pro rata, actual annual salary £5,854 (£13.05 per hour).

Duties Include:

• Ensure students wash or sanitise their hands before eating where appropriate.

• Supervise and, where necessary, direct students to and from the dining area in an orderly manner.

• Ensure students attending the school dining hall arrive at the appropriate time for their allocated lunch period.

• Monitor behaviour in the dining area, promoting a calm, respectful, and inclusive environment.

• Encourage students to clear away their trays, plates, cutlery, and litter, leaving dining areas clean and tidy.

• Supervise students eating packed lunches and ensure all rubbish and personal belongings are disposed of or stored appropriately.

• Report any concerns regarding a student's eating habits, wellbeing, or dietary needs to the Senior Midday Supervisor or appropriate member of staff.

• Supervise students during the lunch break in designated indoor and outdoor areas, depending on weather conditions.

• Encourage positive participation in recreational and social activities during lunchtime.

• Ensure students remain within authorised areas and behave safely at all times.

• Promote high standards of behaviour in accordance with the school's behaviour policy and address low-level incidents appropriately.

• Support students in developing positive social skills, respectful relationships, and conflict resolution.

• Provide basic first aid for minor injuries sustained during the lunch break and seek further assistance where required.

• Respond appropriately to students who become unwell during lunchtime, following school procedures and informing the relevant staff.

• Report any safeguarding concerns, serious behavioural incidents, bullying, or breaches of school rules to the Senior Midday Supervisor or relevant member of staff.

• Communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues, teaching staff, students, parents/carers, and visitors as required.

• Attend mandatory training and professional development sessions relevant to the role.

• Contribute to maintaining a safe, positive, and supportive lunchtime environment that promotes student wellbeing and personal responsibility.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the office to make an appointment.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and pre-employment medical clearance. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), online searches will also be carried out for shortlisted candidates. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.