Lunchtime Champion for Student Wellbeing

Wyvern Academy; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyvern Academy is seeking a midday supervisor to support pupils during lunchtime. You will supervise in the dining hall, help pupils with communication, social interaction, or managing emotions, and help create a safe, calm lunchtime environment.

You’ll build positive relationships, encourage good manners and healthy eating, and work closely with colleagues to meet each pupil’s needs with care. Your attitude and willingness to learn matter most in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is welcome.
• Attitude, values and willingness to learn matter most.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils to create a safe and supportive lunchtime environment.
• Supervise pupils in the dining hall ensuring safety, wellbeing and dignity at all times.
• Encourage good hygiene, polite table manners and healthy eating habits.
• Support pupils with individual needs to ensure lunchtime is a positive experience for everyone.
• Set up and clearing the dining area, keeping the hall clean, tidy and welcoming.
• Cleaning and tidying equipment, including trays, beakers and cutlery.
• Maintaining calm and organisation, even during busy or challenging moments.
• Working closely with colleagues to ensure every pupil’s needs are met with care and creativity.
• Bringing energy, positivity and joy to lunchtime-because it really matters

Skills

Kind

Enthusiastic

Reliable

Patience

Empathy

Calm under pressure

Organised

Communication with children

Job description

Wyvern Academy is seeking a midday supervisor to support pupils during lunchtime. You will supervise in the dining hall, help pupils with communication, social interaction, or managing emotions, and help create a safe, calm lunchtime environment.

You’ll build positive relationships, encourage good manners and healthy eating, and work closely with colleagues to meet each pupil’s needs with care. Your attitude and willingness to learn matter most in this role.