1:1 Midday Assistant

Purpose of post:

A midday Assistant will be part of a team that is responsible for supervising pupils and the
school’s premises during the midday break to ensure that the break runs effectively and that
the safety and welfare of pupils is maintained.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils in the lunch area, playground, and classrooms (for wet play).
• Encourage pupils to eat their lunch and monitor those who don’t, reporting any concerns to the class teacher.
• Monitor pupils that aren’t engaging in play and feedback any concerns to class teachers.

Organisation: 

• Set up and put away the tables, chairs and other equipment needed for eating in the lunch area.
• Manage pupils’ entrance and exit from the lunch area in an orderly manner.
• Clean up food and water spillages.

Health & Safety:

• Observe pupils and the environment and take action to minimise any identified health and safety risks.
• Deliver first aid to respond to minor incidents and refer any major incidents to a qualified first aider.
• Record details of incidents in line with the school’s reporting procedures.
• Be aware of and support pupils with medical/dietary needs.
• Promote the school’s policy around healthy eating to pupils.
• Feedback concerns relating to pupils’ health and safety to a senior member of staff.