Lunchtime Supervisor

Briar Hill Primary School is now recruiting for a Lunchtime Supervisor.

To supervise and assist children during lunchtime, inside the school and in the playground, to ensure a safe and positive learning environment is maintained and that all children behave in an appropriate manner.

About Us

Briar Hill Primary School and Nursery is an exciting place to work. We deeply care about our staff and ensure well-being, workload and fulfilment in roll is at the core of our ethos. We educate hearts and minds and our children are challenged, nurtured, and inspired to achieve highly to make a positive contribution to society. We instil exemplary behaviour in children. Briar Hill is Ofsted rated Outstanding 2022 and is a national training centre for Talk for Writing. We are a multi-cultural and fully inclusive setting in Northampton Town.

If you want to be part of the Briar Hill family we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for an effective TA who would will join a brilliant team. We are keen to hear from experienced TA’s or someone at the start of their career, it is about the right fit for one another. Please call to book a tour with our Headteacher Janey Cooksley. You will be someone with drive, flexibility and creativity.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

About the role

Fixed Term Contract, For 11.25 Hours / Term Time Only (38 Weeks)

To supervise and assist children during lunchtime, inside the school and in the playground, to ensure a safe and positive learning environment is maintained and that all children behave in an appropriate manner.

• To supervise pupils whilst eating their lunch
• To assist in clearing away and tidying the hall
• To supervise pupils, being especially vigilant as to the health and safety, welfare and security of pupils.
• To provide first aid treatment to students, staff and visitors (after appropriate training)
• To carry out task and duties as required by the line manager appropriate to the grading of the post
• Able to communicate clearly, understand and follow instructions.
• Be able to talk to children and adults in a clear and calm manner
• Encourage high standards of pupil behaviour at all times
• Inspire trust and confidence in children
• Ability to empathise with the needs of children
• To ensure the acceptable behaviour and safe conduct of students by maintaining good order and discipline, dealing as appropriate with all incidents of disorder, ensuring that any disruption is minimised
• To take appropriate independent action to minimise disruption
• To assist in maintaining a calm and respectful atmosphere around the school site

Salary & Benefits

• NJC02: £23, 656.00 FTE, £6155.92 pro rata per annum ( including provisional pay award )
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Benefits Platform
• holiday discounts
• cinema tickets
• restaurant booking discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for

Be able to talk to children and adults in a clear and calm manner

Experience of undertaking general cleaning duties.

Approachable and composed.

A commitment to promoting equality and diversity, providing an inclusive and co-operative environment in which all students and individuals working for and on behalf of the organisation feel respected and able to give of their best.

Willingness to learn

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 35 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

Apply now

Please add Janey Cooksley email for tours. JCooksley@briarhillprimary.co.uk

To complete our on-line application form, please use the ‘apply here’ button.

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.