Lunchtime Controller - Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School

Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School; Reading; On-site; GBP 4,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School is seeking a friendly Lunchtime Controller to supervise pupils during lunch break and support a safe, enjoyable dining and play environment. This term-time role offers predictable hours and a chance to contribute to children's wellbeing in a busy school setting.

You will supervise activities, encourage good manners, assist younger pupils, and help promote the school's values while ensuring safety and engagement throughout lunch periods.

Qualifications

• Experience with children is desirable but not essential; full training will be provided.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Supervising children in the dining hall, playground and around the school.
• Supporting children aged 2–11 years.
• Encouraging good manners and positive behaviour.
• Supporting play activities and helping to organise lunchtime experiences.
• Assisting younger pupils with opening lunch items.
• Promoting the school’s values and ensuring safety and wellbeing of all children.

Skills

Lunchtime supervision

Childcare support

Team collaboration

Job description

Permanent, Term time only, 2.5 hours per day (12.5 per week)Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School is a vibrant, inclusive community where children are placed at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for a friendly, reliable and enthusiastic Lunchtime Controller to join our dedicated team. You will help to supervise and support our pupils during the lunch break, ensuring they are safe, happy and engaged.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervising children in the dining hall, playground and around the school.
• Supporting children ages 2-11 years.
• Encouraging good manners and positive behaviour.
• Supporting play activities and helping to organise safe and enjoyable lunchtime experiences.
• Assisting younger pupils as needed, such as with opening lunch items.
• Promoting our school’s values and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children.

What We’re Looking For:

• Enjoys working with children and is committed to their wellbeing.
• Is approachable, patient and has a positive attitude.
• Works well as part of a team and uses initiative.
• Is reliable and punctual.
• Experience working with children is desirable but not essential - full training will be provided
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Why Join Us?

• Set hours during term time only.
• A friendly, inclusive, and supportive school environment.
• Opportunities to gain valuable school-based experience.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• A role that makes a real difference in children’s school experience.
• Term-time working pattern to support a healthy work-life balance.