Lunch Break Supervisor (SEND Unit)

Burnham-On-Sea Infant School; Middle Burnham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnham-on-Sea Infant School is seeking a caring Lunch Break Supervisor to join our school team to help make lunchtimes a positive part of every child’s day. You’ll work with staff and pupils to create a safe, sociable and fun lunchtime.

The role involves setting up the dining hall, supporting children during meals, and leading play and activities in the playground (indoors on rainy days). The position is permanent, 6.25 hours per week, term-time (38 weeks).

Qualifications

• Flexible, calm and well organised.
• Able to take the initiative and work well with a team.
• Sensitive towards the needs of all pupils.
• Approachable and a good communicator.
• Positive, playful, and ready to brighten up lunchtime.
• Experience of working in schools supporting lunchtimes would be beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Set up the dining hall and support children during meals.
• Lead play and activities in the playground (indoors on rainy days).
• Provide stability, encouragement and fun during lunchtime.
• Work closely with staff and pupils to ensure a safe, sociable environment.

Skills

Flexible

Calm

Organised

Initiative

Team player

Good communicator

Job description

Job title: Lunch Break Supervisor (SEND Unit)

Location: Burnham on Sea Infants School

Hours: 6.25 per week, Monday to Friday

Working weeks: 38 weeks of the year (term time only)

Salary: £13.07 per hour (PATH 1)

Contract type: Permanent

Our Lunchbreak Supervisors play a vital role in creating a safe, happy and well-organised lunchtime experience for our pupils. Each role involves working 1.25 hours per day during the lunch period (11:30 - 12:45). In this role, you will be supporting students with high needs during the lunch period.

About the Job

We’re looking for a caring and enthusiastic Lunchbreak Supervisor to join our school team and help make lunchtimes a positive part of every child’s day. You’ll work closely with staff and pupils to create a safe, sociable and fun environment. Whether it’s setting up the dining hall, supporting children during meals, or leading play and activities in the playground (or indoors on rainy days). Your presence will bring stability, encouragement and fun to our lunchtime routine.

About you

• Flexible, calm and well organised
• Able to take the initiative and work well with a team
• Sensitive towards the needs of all pupils
• Approachable and a good communicator.
• Positive, playful, and ready to brighten up lunchtime
• Experience of working in schools supporting lunchtimes would be beneficial but not essential

Further details and additional information about our trust may be viewed on our website.

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