Lunchtime Controller - Park Lane Primary School

The Methodist Church in Britain; Normanton on Trent; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Park Lane Primary School in Tilehurst is seeking three Lunchtime Controllers to supervise pupils indoors and in outdoor play areas and the dining hall at lunchtimes. These term-time roles cover roughly 6.25 hours per week from 11.45am to 1.40pm on weekdays, with exact hours to be confirmed.

An enhanced DBS check is required and applications should be made on a Reading Borough Council form, not by CV. The posts involve supervising children at lunchtime, helping tidy away games, and supporting

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check
• Online searches as part of pre-employment checks
• Understanding of safeguarding and Keeping Children Safe in Education

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils inside the school, in outside play areas and in the dining area at lunchtime
• Supervise the clearing up of games and toys inside and outside
• Use the school's Behaviour Policy to manage pupil behaviour
• Assist children in the dining room and encourage healthy eating

Skills

Energy and enthusiasm

Patience

Flexibility and ability to work well +

Sense of humour

Ability to communicate effectively

Fairness and a responsible attitude

Job description

Three Lunchtime Controllers are needed at Park Lane Primary School in Tilehurst, covering the Infants and Juniors site. The work is supervising children at lunchtime, both indoors and in outdoor play areas and the dining room, and helping with tidying games and toys. Posts are term time only, around 6.25 hours a week between 11.45am and 1.40pm on weekdays, with the exact hours still to be confirmed. An enhanced DBS check is required, and applications must be made on a Reading Borough Council form rather than by CV.

What the job involves

• Supervise pupils inside the school, in outside play areas and in the dining area at lunchtime
• Supervise the clearing up of games and toys inside and outside
• Use the school's Behaviour Policy to manage pupil behaviour
• Assist children in the dining room and encourage healthy eating

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

• Energy and enthusiasm
• Patience
• Flexibility and ability to work well within a team
• Sense of humour
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and pupils
• Fairness and a responsible attitude

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Online searches as part of pre-employment checks for shortlisted candidates

Other

• Understanding of safeguarding and Keeping Children Safe in Education