Lunchtime Assistant - Maternity Cover

eTeach UK Limited; Thornbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local school federation in Thornbury is seeking a lunchbreak supervisor for maternity cover. The role involves supporting children's lunchtime activities and ensuring their well-being. Ideal candidates will be flexible, reliable, and passionate about making a difference in children's lives. This position offers a supportive work environment and opportunities for development. Closing date for applications is 29th September.

Benefits

Good training and development opportunities

Local government pension scheme

Free tea and coffee

Qualifications

• Passion for making a difference to children's lives.
• Ability to maintain strong relationships with children and staff.
• Capability to administer basic first aid.

Responsibilities

• Support the care of children during lunch break.
• Ensure acceptable standards of behavior.
• Assist in setting up and tidying away play equipment.

Skills

Flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Reliability

Job description

Overview

Maternity Cover - A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our team at the Crossways Federation as a member of our lunchbreak supervisor team. This post will commence November 3rd 2025 and will end on the postholders return. We are looking for someone who will enjoy working with children and who will be an enthusiastic, positive and proactive member of the lunchbreak supervisor team. 6 hrs 15 mins per week. 11.50 – 1.05pm Monday - Friday, term time only.

What are we looking for?

• An individual who is flexible and enjoys the challenge of responding to meet the needs of the pupils. Exhibit a calm and reassuring manner
• Be passionate about making a difference to every child.
• Value a team working approach and be keen to contribute and share their skills with colleagues
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to build on and maintain strong relationships with staff, parents and carers, children, governors and the local and wider community.
• Be punctual and reliable

Main Responsibilities

• To support the full care of the children encourage children to eat their lunch including understanding and adhering to the systems when children have dietary requirements.
• Ensure acceptable standards of behaviour are maintained.
• Assist in setting up and tidying away play/activity equipment.
• Administering basic first aid and recording incidents in the first aid book as appropriate and provide necessary correspondence to the parent/carer.

We can offer you

• Well behaved, enthusiastic children
• Good training and development opportunities
• Local government pension scheme
• A friendly and supportive work environment
• Supportive, friendly staff in a happy working environment.
• Excellent facilities and resources.
• Free tea and coffee

Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 29th September
Interview date: Wednesday 1st October