Recruitment

Hours: 10 hours per week, 11.30am – 1:30pm, Monday-Friday, term time only

Actual Salary: £ 4,240.49 actual BG5 (NJC4 - 5)

Place of work: Initially based at Little Mead Primary Academy. However, all appointments are made to the Trust centrally

Contract: Permanent

Application closing date: Midday on Tuesday 4^th February 2020

Application shortlisting and interviews: 7^th February 2020

Start date: As soon as possible

The Successful Candidate

Little Mead Primary Academy is looking to appoint an organised and efficient individual to assist the Lunchtime Supervisor coordinating the Lunchtime Team to ensure that the lunchtime period runs smoothly, enabling pupils to enjoy their lunch breaks and return to class ready for the afternoon's teaching and learning.

In return we work hard to support our lunch time team and offer opportunities for professional training and development, career progression and the chance to play a key part in helping our children to get the most out of their lunchtimes.

The Play and Wellbeing Supervisor is responsible for;

• Ensuring that pupils are well-supervised and safe during their lunch breaks;
• Providing with high-quality, creative and safe play equipment;
• Enabling children to enjoy their lunchtimes in a safe and positive environment without undue risk of harm or injury from poor behaviour or otherwise;
• Coordinating first aid in line with best practice at all times
• Giving the support and guidance to play safely outside (or inside in the case of ‘wet play’);
• Implementing games to ensure that children enjoy their play times.  
• Deputising for the Lunchtime Supervisor in their absence.

• Keeping a record of school play equipment, ensuring that it is in good condition and safe
• Ensuring  that  lunchtime  first  aid  containers  are  kept  well-stocked  and  that  new supplies are ordered when required.
• Sourcing and ordering new play equipment/games and activities based on feedback from children, SMSAs and the SLT.
• Setting out and tidying-up play activities to ensure that pupils make the most out of lunchtime resources.
• Actively engaging in creative play with pupils, paying particular attention to children who seem to be struggling to involve themselves in play with their peers.
• Monitoring and coordinating play rotas (football pitch, etc.) with the Lunchtime Supervisor.
• Giving advice and supporting to members of the lunchtime team with regards to encouraging and supervising positive play and role model these qualities at all times.

• Playing a key part in our school's health and safety processes;
• Fulfilling general Lunchtime Assistant duties and helping children to interact positively with one another during lunchtimes.
• Co-ordinating with Lunchtime Supervisor about any behaviour concerns.

 

About Us

Endeavour Academy Trust is an inclusive and collaborative group of schools in North Bristol. There are currently four Endeavour schools: Little Mead Primary Academy, Henbury Court Primary Academy, Fonthill Primary Academy and our brand new primary school Charlton Wood Primary Academy.

This is an exciting time to work for Endeavour Academy Trust. We have committed to measured and sustainable growth, which will enable us to create a group of outstanding schools with ambition for every child.

 

Our Offer to Staff

We invest heavily in the professional development of our staff with opportunities to develop expertise and experience across the Trust. Our focus on collaboration means that everyone is part of a team. Within Endeavour, we develop our own leaders. If you are ambitious and prepared to work hard we will support your career development and help you to be successful.

As proof of our commitment to staff retention and development, we offer enhanced terms and conditions of employment (compared to standard teacher/local authority entitlements), a friendly working environment with supportive leadership, and encourage our staff to maintain a positive work-life balance.

Guidance for Applicants

 

• Please note that CVs will not be considered.
• Look carefully at the job description and person specification before applying for this role.
• Ensure that you cross-reference the person specification throughout your application.
• Try and provide examples of times you have fulfilled all aspects of the job description, and the impact it had.
• Please complete all sections of the application form as thoroughly as possible.
• Ensure that you put details of referees. If you have concerns about the suitability of a referee, please contact the recruiter directly.

How to Apply

Visits to Little Mead Primary Academy are encouraged. If you have any questions about this position or to arrange a visit, please contact:

Samantha Lewis (Assistant School Business Manager)
samantha.lewis@endeavouracademytrust.org.uk
0117 377 3279 ext. 241

 Completed application forms should be sent to:

Samantha Lewis (Assistant School Business Manager)
samantha.lewis@endeavouracademytrust.org.uk
0117 377 3279 ext. 241