Hours: 5 hours per week
Interview date: 20 January 2025
A lunchtime supervisor is responsible for supporting children in the dining areas and playground during school lunchtimes. You’ll support the school with the safety, welfare and behaviour of children and help the children with dining and social skills and a positive play experience. This role is ideal for anyone looking to gain school employment experience or just a few hours work per week in term-time.
You should have the following skills and behaviours:
- Be approachable and compassionate
- Use initiative
- Have good organisational and multitasking skills
- Have good communication with both children and colleagues
- Be good under pressure, showing adaptable qualities
About our school
Mead Vale Community Primary School has sat within the heart of the Worle area of Weston-super-Mare since 1977, providing an extraordinary education for children aged 4-11 years old. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: courage, curiosity, and community and we do this be ‘working hard’ and ‘being kind’. Providing the best opportunities for our children sits at the heart of our school community. As a valued member of staff at Mead Vale, you will bring passion and commitment to sharing your love of
Mead Vale Primary School is part of Extend Learning Academies Network (ELAN) and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. We will be undertaking an appropriate online search for shortlisted candidates. It is an offence to apply for a role that requires regulated activity if you are barred from doing so. Any concerns will be reported immediately to the appropriate body. Our safeguarding policy is available on the school website.
Why choose to work for ELAN?
• We have a strong set of values built upon collaboration, integrity, respect, innovation, and a commitment to providing an extraordinary education for all pupils.
• We have high expectations and aspirations for all of our children. Nurturing high aspirations in children is crucial for their growth and development, but it's equally important to ensure those aspirations are grounded in reality. We help our children to learn about themselves and their potential; overcoming setbacks and challenges. We want all of our children to access an extraordinary education because we all care.
• Team and community are paramount to everything that makes our schools function well. Our shared purpose and strong focus on collaboration and mutual support means that you'll have access to a wide network of colleagues who can offer guidance and support, both professionally and personally.
• We are proud to be a member of North Somerset Healthy Workplaces where we consistently review and work towards developing our health and wellbeing standards.
What we can offer you:
• A supportive and collaborative environment where all staff are valued and empowered to achieve their best and can always be proud of who they are and what they do
• A central team with education specialists in school improvement, innovation and development, SEND and education welfare
• A diverse and inclusive group of academies where every child is valued and celebrated
• The opportunity to learn new things or develop existing skills with quality, ongoing professional development and a series of clear pathways that help you grow and excel in your career
Mead Vale Primary School is part of Extend Learning Academies Network (ELAN) and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. We will be undertaking an appropriate online search for shortlisted candidates. It is an offence to apply for a role that requires regulated activity if you are barred from doing so. Any concerns will be reported immediately to the appropriate body. Our safeguarding policy is available on the school website.