Assistant Lunchtime Supervisor

City of Wolverhampton Council; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Christ Church Schools is seeking an Assistant Lunchtime Supervisor to join the Junior School lunchtime team. The role focuses on creating a safe, engaging environment where every pupil can enjoy play, learn good table manners and build positive relationships.

Working Monday to Friday term-time only, with a permanent post and a separate fixed-term contract until 2028, you will support safeguarding, promote positive behaviour and work with staff to ensure smooth, respectful lunchtimes.

Qualifications

• Patience, warmth and a proactive, approachable approach are essential.
• Ability to model respectful, positive behaviour and support pupils’ social development.

Responsibilities

• Assist with supervising pupils during lunchtime and promote safe, positive play.
• Support the school in upholding Behaviour Policy and safeguarding requirements.

Skills

Patience

Warmth

Proactive

Approachable

Building relationships

Safeguarding

Restorative approaches

Job description

Christ Church (Church of England) Schools
Assistant Lunchtime Supervisor- Job Description

Contract Type: One permanent and one fixed term until 2028

Salary: £25,614 pro rata (FTE)

Working Pattern: Monday – Friday Term Time Only

Closing Date: 12pm, 20th November 2026

Interview Date: 25th November 2026

All appointments, whether temporary or permanent, are subject to a probationary period, a satisfactory medical report, an enhanced DBS check, proof of eligibility to reside and work in the United Kingdom, and two satisfactory references, one of which must be from the candidate's current or most recent employer.

Assistant Lunchtime Supervisors work under the direction of the Executive Headteacher and wider School Leadership Team.

Purpose of the Role

This role will be based primarily at the Junior School in the first instance. At Christ Church Schools, we see lunchtime as far more than a break in the school day. It is a time for play, friendship, social development, independence and growth. Through positive experiences and caring relationships, our lunchtime provision supports children to flourish socially, emotionally and spiritually in line with our Christian vision and values.

The Assistant Lunchtime Supervisor plays a key role in creating a safe, happy and purposeful environment where every child feels valued, included and encouraged to thrive. As part of a dedicated lunchtime team, the post holder will actively engage with children, promote positive play, model excellent behaviour and support pupils to build healthy relationships with one another.

Through restorative approaches, positive role modelling and high-quality supervision, the successful candidate will help children make good choices, resolve conflict respectfully and develop the confidence, resilience and personal responsibility needed to succeed both in school and beyond. They will be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, ensuring that every pupil can enjoy a positive lunchtime experience in which they feel safe, supported and able to flourish.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collect pupils from classrooms and supervise the safe movement of children to and from the dining area and playground.
• Supervise pupils while washing their hands and encourage good hygiene practices at all times.

• Promote and uphold the school's Behaviour Policy and values, encouraging children to make positive choices and take responsibility for their actions.
• Use restorative approaches to support pupils in resolving disagreements, repairing relationships and learning from incidents of conflict.
• Act as a positive role model, demonstrating respectful, kind and professional behaviour at all times.
• Ensure the smooth running of the lunchtime session by encouraging good manners, positive social interaction and appropriate behaviour in the dining hall and playground.
• Support children in developing independence and age-appropriate social skills, including the correct use of cutlery and acceptable table manners.
• Provide proactive supervision throughout the lunchtime period, actively engaging with pupils and promoting positive play opportunities.
• Encourage participation in positive play and organise or facilitate games and activities that are suitable for the age and needs of the pupils.
• Support the inclusion of all pupils, ensuring children feel safe, valued and involved in lunchtime activities.
• Ensure the dining hall, playground and other lunchtime areas remain safe and tidy, taking appropriate action to address spillages, hazards or concerns.
• Supervise children in all areas of the school site, including corridors, toilets, classrooms, dining areas and playgrounds.
• Take appropriate action when behaviour falls below expectations and seek support from senior staff where required.
• Report any behavioural, welfare or safeguarding concerns immediately and in line with school procedures.
• Provide initial care and support for children who become unwell or are involved in minor accidents, following school procedures.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, support staff and fellow Lunchtime Supervisors to ensure consistency of expectations and a positive experience for pupils.
• Return pupils safely and efficiently for the start of the afternoon session in accordance with school procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in relation to pupils, families and school matters.

Safeguarding Responsibilities

The post holder is responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. They must remain vigilant at all times and follow the school's safeguarding and child protection procedures. Any concern regarding the safety, welfare or wellbeing of a child must be reported immediately in accordance with school policy.

Health, Safety and Equality

The post holder must:

• Comply with all school Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Treat all pupils fairly and with dignity and respect.
• Contribute to a safe, welcoming and inclusive school environment.

Flexibility of Duties

The school operates as one team and all staff are expected to demonstrate flexibility in meeting the needs of pupils and the school.

The post holder may be deployed to different classes, year groups, playground zones, dining areas or other locations across the school according to operational requirements. Duties and deployment may be adjusted by the Executive Headteacher or School Leadership Team to ensure the safe and effective supervision of pupils.

Training and Professional Development

The post holder will be required to undertake training relevant to the role, including safeguarding, behaviour management, restorative practice and other mandatory training as determined by the school.

Some training may take place outside the employee's normal working hours or during school closure periods. Attendance at such training will be paid in accordance with the school's arrangements.

Permanent Employees

It is a condition of service that annual holiday should be taken during school closure. Employees must undertake to return to school at the end of the period during which schools are closed or on any day during the closure of the school if requested to do so.

A special payment is payable during the school closure, one half of the payment being paid prior to the commencement of the period during which the school is closed and the other half to be paid after the resumption of the meal service and only to the employees who return to work on the day appointed, unless absence on that day is supported by a sick note.

Temporary Employees

Temporary employees are not eligible for retaining fees and any accrued holiday pay will be paid at the end of the temporary contract.

Personal Attributes

The successful candidate will demonstrate patience, warmth and a genuine

commitment to supporting children. They will be proactive, approachable and able to build positive relationships whilst maintaining high expectations of behaviour and conduct.

They will enjoy interacting with children, actively engaging in play and conversation, and helping pupils to develop positive friendships and social skills. They will be confident in using restorative approaches to support children in reflecting on their choices and resolving conflict in a constructive manner.

The successful candidate will be an effective team player, adaptable and flexible in meeting the needs of the school, and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. They will actively support the Christian ethos, vision and values of Christ Church Schools and contribute positively to a culture where every child is known, valued and able to flourish.

General

The post holder will undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade and nature of the post as reasonably required by the Executive Headteacher or School Leadership Team, including temporary redeployment to different areas of the school where operational needs require.

The post holder must comply with the Council's Equal Opportunities Policy and the Health and Safety Policy.

Attached documents
Person Specification
Job Description
Application Form