Employee Specification Form	Post Number
Job Title	MIDDAY SUPERVISORY ASSISTANT
Department	St Andrew’s CE (Aided) Primary School
Prepared by and date
Important - Study “Explanatory Notes” printed overleaf before completing form
Essential Personal Attributes	Stage Identified	Desirable Personal Attributes	Stage Identified
Qualifications NONE
Experience Experience of supervising children, either work related experience or as a parent or carer	Application	- Previous experience working with primary school aged children - Knowledge of first aid	Application Application
Knowledge and skills Understanding of Health & Safety issues and good practice. Good organisation and interpersonal skills Ability to relate well to children and adults Ability to work as part of a team player	Application / Interview	- Ability to anticipate problems and take preventative action	Interview
Special Requirements Willing to initiate and involve children in games and activities Be calm and patient Ability to prepare the hall for lunches such as setting out and putting away tables and clean as relevant for the post Actively support the Christian ethos of the school	Application / Interview

Employee Specification Form – Guidance for Applicants

These guidance notes should be studies carefully before completing the Job Application Form (MO5).

What is the purpose of an Employee Specification Form?

The Employee Specification Form lists the personal attributes required to fulfil the duties listed in the Job Description (M03).

What are personal attributes?

The personal attributes are the qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills and any special requirements that are required to be able to fulfil the duties of the post. They are set at a level appropriate to the work to be done and not higher than necessary; stated clearly and specifically; and entirely job related.

What are essential personal attributes?

These are the personal attributes without which a person would simply be unable to do the job.

Examples could be the possession of a current driving licence or a relevant qualification.

Any applicant who does not meet all of the essential requirements will not be shortlisted (unless the stage identified is not at application).

Any Disabled applicant who meets all of the essential requirements must be shortlisted for interview.

What are desirable attributes?

These are the personal attributes which are desirable, but not essential.

Examples for certain jobs could be local government experience or knowledge of new technology.

A candidate will not be rejected for failing to meet any single desirable requirement.

What are the Stages Identified?

These are the stages in the selection process that the personal attribute is to be identified, eg application form, interview, tests, references, etc.

How should I use the Employee Specification when completing my Job Application Form?

You should refer to the personal attributes listed on the Employee Specification Form and use them to state clearly how you meet each of them. You should start with the essential requirements and then the desirable requirements. You should also demonstrate how you meet them (give examples).

Failure to state how you meet an essential requirement (if identified as Application stage) will result in you not being shortlisted for interview/the next stage.