Lunchbreak Supervisor (1:1)

Castle School Education Trust; Wotton-under-Edge; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Pathway Trust in Wotton-Under-Edge is seeking a kind Lunchbreak Supervisor to support a pupil with high needs during the lunch period. The role involves setting up the dining area, supervising meals, and helping to lead play and activities in the playground (or indoors on rainy days).

This is a fixed-term contract until 31 August 2027, part-time 6.25 hours per week during 38 school weeks per year. You will work 1.25 hours each day at lunch, collaborating with staff to create a safe, sociable

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school setting is preferred.
• Ability to support a pupil with high needs during lunchtimes.
• Willingness to assist with dining hall setup, meals and play activities.

Responsibilities

• Set up the dining hall and supervise meals during lunch.
• Support the pupil 1:1 and assist with independence and safety.
• Lead play and activities in the playground or indoors as needed.
• Work with staff to maintain a safe, sociable lunchtime environment.

Skills

Flexible

Calm

Organised

Initiative

Teamwork

Communication

Approachable

Positive attitude

Playful

Job description

# Lunchbreak Supervisor (1:1)Employer: Charfield Primary SchoolLocation: Wotton-Under-Edge, South GloucestershireContract Type: PermanentHours: Part Time, Term TimeContract Length: Until 31/08/2027Salary: £13.28 p/hPosted: 7th October 2026Expires: 19th October 2026 09:00 AMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1578272* Share :* Print**Job title:** Lunchbreak Supervisor (1:1)**Salary:** £13.28 p/h**Working hours**: 6.25 per week**Working weeks:** 38 weeks per year (term time only)**Contract type:** Fixed term until 31/08/2027Our 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. In this role, you will be supporting a student 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**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 children* Approachable, with strong communication skills* Positive, playful, and ready to brighten up lunchtimeIf that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!**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 balanceIn order to apply for this role please complete an application form by **9am, Monday 19th October.** Interviews are scheduled to take place on **Friday 23rd October.** Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the process.Please know that depending on the number of applications received we may decide to close the advert early. If you do not hear from us by a week after the closing date then pleas e assume that you have not been shortlisted for an interview. If you have previously applied for this role there is no requirement to apply again, all applications will be reviewed. We wish you all the best in your future and ask that you join our E-Teach Talent Pool so as to keep up to date with all of our latest current opportunities.*Join us in Providing a Great Education for Every Child**Pathway Trust 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.*### AttachmentsLunchbreak Supervisor JD CHAPathway Recruitment Pack### Safeguarding Statement:Pathway Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles across the trust have a varying level of responsibility for ensuring safeguarding practice, with some roles holding significant responsibility and involving working with children on a daily basis in regulated activity. Regardless of the level of responsibility and involvement in each role, we expect all staff, visiting professionals and volunteers to share this commitment.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Successful candidates will be required to provide a disclosure of any unspent convictions and cautions, as well as any spent convictions or cautions that are not \"protected\" (i.e., filtered) under the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). All appointments are subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process. This includes an Enhanced DBS check (including a Children’s Barred List check), satisfactory references, medical fitness, Right to Work in the UK, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching/management check. In line with KCSIE guidance, we will also conduct online searches on all shortlisted candidates.Our full Recruitment and Selection policy is available on our website.