Lunchtime Supervisor Assistant

Park Hill is a busy, happy, supportive vibrant school – there is always so much going on here. We are forward-thinking and always striving for improvement, seeking new and exciting initiatives around improving the best possible learning opportunities for all pupils.   We aim to raise aspirations, inspire a lifelong love of learning and create memories to last a lifetime.  In October 2023 Park Hill was inspected by OFSTED and we were delighted that they agreed with us – that we continue to be a good school. 

We are a caring employer who invest in our employees. We consider our CPD plan for staff carefully and have a good records of staff development, recruitment and retention, we also offer each staff a 'Well-being day". Park Hill is a happy school where children enjoy coming to school. Our ethos at Park Hill is FAMILY. We want every child at Park Hill to feel that they belong and that they are valued. 

For further information, please visit: www.parkhillprimaryschool.co.uk 

Our school values are simple ones to remember – we call them our ‘3Rs’ and we talk and refer to these in all we do. These are: Respect, Responsibility and Resilience. 

These values support our way in which all members of the school can live and work together in a supportive way. They support our Aims as a school to promote an environment where everyone feels happy, safe and secure.  

Park Hill Primary are looking to appoint a reliable and enthusiastic Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant who have a real passion for working with children.  

The Supervisory role will involve:

• Ensuring the supervision, safety and welfare of pupils during their mid-day break: in the dinner areas, playground and circulation areas 
• Assisting with the setting out and clearing away of tables before and after lunch, clearing tables and disposing of waste food and drink
• Improving children’s enjoyment of lunchtime, by setting up and leading play activities, this will include supervising games, encouraging appropriate use of equipment both on the playground and in the classrooms (during wet play)
• Managing and promoting positive behaviour of children

Please apply using the online application form ensuring you outline your skills, abilities and experience in line with the key areas on the Job Description and Person Specification.

Closing date: Monday 31st March 2025

Interview date: Friday 7th April 2025

For further information, please visit www.parkhillprimaryschool.co.uk   where application forms can be downloaded – alternatively, please email: adminstaff@parkhill.coventry.sch.uk to request an information pack.

The successful candidate will:

• work part of a team with good interpersonal skills and able to multi-task in a busy environment
• is reliable and punctual
• have a calm, consistent and fair approach when responding to children's needs
• be able to communicate effectively with young children
• be committed to the safeguarding of children
• be able to support children in their play, friendships and development of their social skills

Park Hill Primary school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.