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Frequently Asked Questions>  Lunch Break Supervisors

 

 

Q1:  What qualifications do I need to become a Lunch Break Supervisor?

A:  No formal qualifications are required.

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Q2:  Will I receive training?

A:  There are opportunities through the Support Work in Schools Vocational Qualification and through the Local Authority CPD Programme.  Attendance at these sessions is with the agreement of the Headteacher.

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Q3:  Can this role be developed?

A:  Some schools have combined the Lunch Break Supervisor role with administrative, Teaching Assistant or other roles.

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Q4:  Are there opportunities to network across schools and meet other Lunch Break Supervisors?

A:  Some Lunch Break Supervisors attend Teaching Assistant Cluster meetings.  Ask in your school for details.

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Q5:  How can I improve my basic skills in English, Mathematics and ICT?

A:  There are various ways of gaining a qualification in these skills for life areas. GCSEs and adult Numeracy, adult literacy and ICT qualifications are offered at local Further Education Colleges.  Information is available from Filton College or Soundwell College:
www.filton.ac.uk
www.cityofbristol.ac.uk/find_us/soundwell.html

You may prefer to take on online assessment and progress through online lessons followed at your own pace to achieve adult numeracy, adult literacy or ICT. Learn Direct have several centres in these area:
www.learndirect.co.uk

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Q6:  Will I have access to regular discussions with my line manager about how well I am doing (Performance Review)?

A:  It is hoped that you would, although the length of the cycle will vary from school to school.

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If you have a question on this topic, that has not been answered by the information on this page, then please email us to let us know:

Liz.Townend@southglos.gov.uk

 


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