going for a interview for the job of midday supervisor any advice gratefully received

[dogmadmum]

hi everyone ,well after 9 years of bringing up my dd and ds i am now hoping to rejoin the workforce yey. I have been lucky enough to receive a interview at my children's primary school and was hoping i might get some advice on possible questions etc. I was a production manager of a large clothing manufacturer for for 20 years and cannot believe how nervous i now feel
thanks in advance

[Lizcat]

What skills did you gain from your previous job that would be useful:-
People management, ability to prioritise etc.
What skills do you bring from being a mum? Behaviour management etc.

[glassescase]

They might ask how you would deal with certain situations; fight, injured child, bullying, etc.
Make it clear in your answers that you would follow the SCHOOL'S POLICY. They will probably have ahandbook that you will, of course, study at length. You would also seek advice from other staff, and use common sense. Good luck!

[ByTheWay]

Hi - I am a midday supervisor - I was asked mainly about previous experience with kids - mine was only with my own, with a few questions about ability to do the job - ours requires putting up and down tables and cleaning the floor as well as pupil supervision.

Then I was asked what games I would try to get going to get shy children involved. Bouncing a ball, skipping with a long line etc..... whether I had first aid experience or was willing to train. Also were told that we had to be in on the odd inset day for training in things like epipen usage, fire safety etc.

Final question was the biggy - what is employing YOU going to gain the school - usual stuff about being a hard worker, willing to go the extra mile, not a clock watcher etc......

Hope it helps - and GOOD luck - remember, they want to see YOU, so you're already almost there!

[dogmadmum]

hi guys thanks very much for your replies, i had no Internet for over a week due to changing supplier, so i am relieved that it is back on now so i can do some more research and check on here for more advice from you wonderful guys out there. Well my interview is on this Thursday and i am so nervous, there are six of us going for interviews and i have been told to arrive 20 mins early, as i will be given a list of 6 questions to look over before hand, i have also heard that i will be interviewed by a panel of five including head and deputy, two governors and the head lunchtime supervisor. My one and only interview was when i was 17 nearly 30 years ago, so i am naturally very very nervous, any more advice would be gratefully received.

[PGTip]

Blimey, I'm a lunchtime supervisor and I never even had an interview, was just asked how quickly I could start!

[dogmadmum]

ha ha PBTip i wish, i was really shocked when i found out the procedures involved after i applied, i guess its new rules and regulations for child safety, i have been told that if a child were about to fall that i would have to let it happen rather than try to stop it total madness in my view.

[dogmadmum]

any ideas you wonderful mams out there as interveiw is getting closer?

[mankyscotslass]

My interview for the job was with the Deputy Head and the SChool Business Manager.

They asked :-

Why I wanted to work in school.

What I thought the job involved - I sade safeguarding the childrenn, cleaning up tables and floors in hall over lunch, helping the kids with their food. also cleaning up sick (yuck but yes part of our job), and keeping an eye on any playground issues.

How I would deal with the confidentiality issues that may arise with friends wanting to talk about issues.

What I would bring to the job.

How I thought my previous experiences would help me.

The interview was actually ok, I talked... a lot.

I started last Novememver and am still learning...but over all it's great fun.

[dogmadmum]

love your name mankyscotslass lol, and thanks for your help, i never slept a wink last night, i didnt realise how much i want this job.

[mankyscotslass]

Good luck!

And apologies for typos earlier, was trying to get 3 kids organised and out so rushed!

[dogmadmum]

thankyou and yes mornings are hectic in my home too.

[dogmadmum]

hi guys just wanted you all to know i got the job yey

[mankyscotslass]

Congratulations!

[iqra2010]

Hi i have an interview tomorrow for school midday assistant job.can you give me advice on what they will ask.thanks

[zahirah123]

hi i want some good questions and best answers for a lunchtime supervisor
please help me

[zahirah123]

please give me advice on the best tips for interview for lunchtime supervisor

[Taj123]

Hi any more help about midday supervisor please thx

[babybouncer1]

Hi dogmadmum can u plse tell me the questions you were asked and the answers you gave. I also have an interview this week for midday supervisory assistant. I am soo nervous and really want this job.

[FaithbuilderMiso]

Hi everyone. I wanna thank you all on this platform. I have just been to my kids school for the Midday Supervisory Assistant position this morning at 9:20am. Yesterday I came across this site and believe me, if that hadn't happened, If I didn't find this site, I don't know what I would have done. But thank God I did, and by his grace, I got the job, same day. They said, "I blew them away " 🙂🙏. Once again, thank you all.

[Unluckylas]

Hi I have got mdsa interview on Monday.... Can anybody pls post the questions with relevant answers pls pls

[Mrsinc]

Hi
I'm going for an interview for lunchtime supervisor on Monday in very nervous I was hoping I might get some advice on possible questions and it will be 10 minutes written task too. Thanks

[RabeyaAkther]

Hi I want to know about midday supervisor interview questions what they actually asked and for the first part of interview have to sing to a child and what other preparations that I have to make for my first part of the interview?