Lunch Time Supervisory Assistant

Ovingham Middle School is a very popular three form entry middle school for 9-13 year-olds located in Ovingham, Northumberland. At Ovingham we thoroughly believe that the children are at the heart of everything we do. We strive to provide them with an education that gives them the skills to become well rounded citizens in an ever-changing world. Our dedicated staff ensure that students are challenged to meet their potential in a supportive environment. We have a holistic view of education and pride ourselves on offering a fully rounded educational experience. It is not only in the academic sphere where our students excel. Our commitment to extracurricular activities is very strong, and we offer our students an extensive enrichment and extra-curricular programme. We believe there is something here for everyone.

Children have one education, and we believe that education should be fun, challenging, robust and fully engaging but before all of that we truly believe children learn best when they feel safe and nurtured. In order to learn we must first be secure and happy in what we do, and at Ovingham we put that at the heart of our lessons to ensure that everyone can achieve their very best.

One of the strengths of our middle school is that our classes are taught by teachers that are highly qualified and subject specialists, and we have a strong classroom support team led by our SENCo to support pupils with additional needs. Most of our pupils move onto Prudhoe Community High School who are also part of Cheviot Learning Trust - a multi academy trust made up of 18 schools - all within the three-tier system.

We are located within semi-rural Northumberland, set within beautiful grounds adjoining the River Tyne and are within very close access to road and rail links to Newcastle.

We want great people working for us. To get the best, we will always offer the best in terms of employment and opportunity. Diversity and inclusion are important to us - we are all individual and shaped by our personal characteristics, backgrounds, knowledge, skills and experience.

You will be required to ensure the safety, welfare and good conduct of pupils during the midday break period.

The successful candidate will:

• Be friendly, approachable and enjoy working with children.

• Communicate clearly and build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.

• Have a calm, confident approach to managing behaviour, resolving minor disagreements and encouraging respectful play.

• Be observant and proactive, spotting potential hazards and recognising when a pupil needs support.

• Work well as part of a team while using their own initiative.

• Be willing to supervise pupils both indoors and outdoors.

• Be committed to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing, following school procedures and reporting concerns promptly.

• Be willing to undertake relevant training, including safeguarding and first aid.

In return we can offer

• A welcoming school community with friendly, supportive colleagues.

• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference to pupils’ wellbeing and enjoyment of school.

• Support and training to help you feel confident in your role.

• Term-time working

• The opportunity to be part of Ovingham Middle School and the wider Cheviot Learning Trust.