Lunchbreak Supervisor

Lyde Green Primary School; Bristol; On-site; GBP 3,600 - 3,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Happy Students

Supportive Trust

CPD opportunities

Values-Driven ethos

LGPS pension

Sick pay

Family leave

Job summary

Lyde Green Primary School in Bristol is seeking a Lunchbreak Supervisor to help create a safe, happy lunchtime environment for pupils. The role involves setting up the dining area, supervising children during meals, and leading play and activities in the playground or indoor spaces.

You will work 1.5 hours per day during the lunch period, 38 term-time weeks per year, at a rate of £12.85 per hour with a permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Lunchbreak Supervisors help create a safe, happy lunchtime experience for pupils
• 1.5 hours per day during the lunch period
• Term-time schedule: 38 weeks per year (no school holidays)

Responsibilities

• Set up the dining hall and prepare play areas
• Supervise children during meals and transitions
• Lead play and activities in the playground (or indoors on rainy days)
• Provide a calm, supportive and fun lunchtime atmosphere

Job description

Job title: Lunchbreak Supervisor

Salary: £12.85 p/h (CSET 13)

Working hours: 7.5 per week

Working weeks: 38 weeks per year (term time only)

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 1.5 hours per day 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

You’ll be someone who brings warmth, energy and a sense of fun to the role. We’re looking for someone who is:

• Flexible, calm, and well‑organised
• Able to take initiative and work confidently as part of a team
• Sensitive to the needs of all children
• Approachable, with strong communication skills
• Positive, playful, and ready to brighten up lunchtime

About Us

Lyde Green Primary is an oversubscribed and unique school, based at Lyde Green near Bristol. Since being built and opened around 10 years ago, the school has grown and changed rapidly, and now is about to enter the next stage of its journey by opening a second site, less than 1km from the existing site. Over time, the school will grow to a capacity of over 800 pupils, split across two outstanding two‑form‑entry facilities. In addition to the provision of 840 mainstream school places, we also have an equally unique 16 place Access Centre for pupils aged 4‑7, with a primary diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

Our core values of Be Excellent, Be Courageous and Be Kind underpin the work of the school. It is the common language that binds us together and gives both the children and staff a direction and purpose.

Our aim is to inspire and encourage a passion for lifelong learning in our children, sparking curiosity, promoting creativity and nurturing developing passions to ensure that our children grow and thrive on their journey through school.

Our dedicated team of staff model themselves as lifelong learners and put our children’s best interests at the heart of everything they do and they work hard to ensure children remain challenged, motivated and engaged with their learning throughout their time with us.

We can offer you

• Happy, engaging students who thrive on inspirational leadership
• A supportive trust and school community
• Strong collaboration across the trust family of schools and access to a centralised team of specialists across all areas of school operations
• A commitment to high‑quality CPD, with dedicated time and budget for your development
• A values‑driven ethos where diversity, equity and inclusion are lived every day
• Recognition of continuous service (modification order) to protect employment rights and entitlements
• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions and death‑in‑service cover
• Occupational sick pay to support you during illness or unexpected emergencies
• Family‑friendly leave packages to help maintain a healthy work‑life balance

Join us in Providing a Great Education for Every Child

CSET is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and communities, as we recognise the importance and benefit this has for our pupils.