About Us
Harris Primary Academy Merton opened in 2014 as a local school for children aged two to eleven. We have a Nursery for 60 children and are a 2 form entry school for children in Pre School through to Year 6. We also have an additional resource base for 22 children who are diagnosed with Autism. Our belief is that children thrive when they are consistently happy and safe at school and that through expert teaching and support all pupils can achieve to a high standard. As a part of the Harris Federation, we share best teaching practice with other Harris Academies and continue to build on the Harris Federation’s proven track record in the borough: with two successful and oversubscribed Harris Secondary Academies, Harris Academy Merton and Harris Academy Morden.
Our aim at Harris Primary Academy Merton is to make sure that our pupils leave us thoroughly prepared for secondary school and feeling that they have succeeded both academically and in the extracurricular aspects of Academy life.
We want all of our children to have a truly enjoyable experience at school. Our pupils’ achievements are celebrated every day in their lessons and we are proud that they are kind, caring, self-assured and eager to learn.
Main Areas of Responsibility
Your main responsibilities will include:
*Undertaking direct supervision of pupils in designated areas, ensuring safe and orderly conduct.
*Assisting with daily decisions on areas for pupil use e.g. wet lunchtimes.
*Supporting the safe use of children’s play equipment.
*Promoting games and activities, motivating pupils during the lunchtime break, ensuring school rules regarding games allowed are met and that health and safety procedures are maintained.
*Supporting and supervising pupils in the dining area as appropriate e.g. encouragement to eat, help with choosing and cutting food, return of trays, cutlery etc.
*Supporting pupils in the play/other areas who may require assistance.
*Dealing with minor incidents and first aid where appropriate, referring serious incidents to Senior Lunchtime Coordinator/Principal or nominated supervisor.
*Cleaning up spillages or debris around the dining/play areas to ensure the maintenance of good order, discipline and safety.
Qualifications & Experience
We would like to hear from you if you have:
*Understanding of the educational, social and welfare needs of pupils in the midday break
*Understanding of the importance of the meal and break as a social and educational occasion
*Experience of supervising pupils (individuals or groups) in a relevant age setting
*Good spoken and written English
*Ability to encourage and inspire young people
*Good organisational skills
*Ability to work effectively with people across a wide range of levels and responsibilities
*Ability to judge when advice/assistance is needed to meet pupil’s needs
*Ability to liaise with parents/carers in a professional manner observing the boundaries of the role and respecting confidential information
For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.
Professional Development & Benefits
Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.
In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includesour Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more aboutour benefitson our website.