Timings: 11.15am – 1.15pm daily Monday – Friday term time only.
Responsibilities:
Allocate duties to midday playleaders and lunchtime support staff / planning rota
Make sure on a daily basis that there is cover and re-allocate as required, use SLT if very short of cover
Communication of key information to the team so that they are aware of new initiatives and information relevant to their roles
Act as a point of contact for any behaviour or safeguarding incidents that need to be escalated before ensuring recording on CPOMs
Report incidents to senior staff in line with the schools policies and procedures
Regularly stock check playground equipment
Train new members of the team as part of their induction alongside SLT
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).
Individuals in this role may also undertake some or all of the following:
Select and order playground equipment
Run regular team meetings
Oversee the meals in our dining room “Bramble”
Undertake playground supervision
Ensure adequate first aid treatment is available during the midday break.
Encourage pupils to eat their meals and let class teachers know if meals are not being eaten
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 and after
Set up and run activities for pupils in playground areas
Undertake safeguarding training as required and Paediatric first aid training
Supporting children who are ill or who get wet or muddy/ toilet accidents
This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with children or vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. An enhanced disclosure will be sought through the DBS as part of our Trust’s employment process. Please note that additional information referring to the Disclosure and barring Service is in the guidance notes to the application form. If you are invited to an interview you will receive more information.
The duties and responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present. The post holder is expected to accept any reasonable alterations that may from time to time be necessary.
Clare Cockburn (Headteacher) or Alison Maxwell
01727 859978
admin@wheatfieldinfants.aetrust.uk