Description

Lunchtime Cover Supervisor in a Primary School – 11:30am-1:30pm (10 hours a week; School term-time only)

Location: Finchley, N12

Pay: £14.90-17 hour
Hours: Monday to Friday, 11:30am – 1:30pm (Term Time Only)
Start Date: September 2026

Roles and Responsibilities:

* Supervise children during lunchtime in the dining hall, classrooms, and playground to ensure their safety and wellbeing.

* Encourage positive play, inclusion, and good behaviour while supporting children in building social skills.

* Oversee the safe movement of pupils between dining and play areas.

* Assist in the dining hall by cleaning tables, ensuring spillages are dealt with promptly, and keeping the environment safe and hygienic.

* Support pupils with clearing trays, putting away cutlery, and promoting independence.

* Manage minor incidents, applying the school’s behaviour and safeguarding policies consistently.

* Provide basic first aid and report any concerns to senior staff.

* Work collaboratively with other lunchtime staff to maintain a safe, happy, and inclusive environment.

Requirements:

* Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (essential).

* Experience of working with children in a school or similar setting (desirable).

* Ability to communicate effectively with pupils and staff.

* Reliable, punctual, and committed to safeguarding children.

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