Main Activities:
•Supporting pupils while they eat their lunch and making sure tables are clean and that water is available.
•To use initiative in monitoring events occurring on the school premises and grounds
•To encourage play activities by modelling and taking part if necessary
•To positively encourage good behaviour, healthy eating and good table manners.
•To help to set up and clear away the lunchtime area before and after the lunchtime period when required.
•Ensure food and water spillages are dealt with promptly.
•Report accidents and complete accident form if necessary.
•To undertake ancillary duties as necessary (ie. setting up and clearing away tables, cleaning tables and dining area).
•Ensure the behaviour policy is implemented and seek advice on how to deal with individuals as needed from the headteacher
•Support the work of the staff and other supervisory assistants.
•Work as part of the play team to cover all lunchtime tasks daily. This will include sessions outside and also sessions in the dining hall.
●Work with the play coordinator to ensure all children have access to exciting play opportunities every lunch time.
●Facilitate play opportunities and act as an ambassador for play.
●Work with the site manager, play coordinator, and play team members to ensure that all our children have a safe site for play.
●Coordinate and communicate between play zones and dining hall to ensure all children visit the dining hall and eat their lunch.
●Assess play areas for risks daily and communicating/implementing any changes required.
●Assist with putting out and packing away of play equipment/kit.
●Record and report incidents of note that occur during lunchtime – e.g. site issues, behaviour, first aid.
●Assess and deliver first aid to pupils (if trained). Assist with first aid reporting.
●Coordinate and communicate with the play coordinator, play colleagues and the catering team to ensure that all children visit the dining hall in a scheduled manner, to minimise queuing and maximise play time outside.
●Assist children at lunch, eg with queuing, getting seated, opening packets, spillages, disputes, clearing plates / cutlery and encouraging good eating and social skills.
●Clear and clean the hall during service (eg spillages, assisting with waste food, trays and cutlery).
●Offer care, support and advice for children during lunchtime.
●Contribute ideas and suggestions to improve the team practices and performance.
