Lunchtime Controller - Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School

Reading Borough Council; Reading; On-site; GBP 7,200 - 7,500; Part time

Job summary

Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School is seeking a friendly Lunchtime Controller to supervise pupils during lunch and ensure their safety and engagement, across the dining hall and playground.

The role is part-time, 12.5 hours per week during term time, with an enhanced DBS check, online verification and satisfactory references; full training will be provided to the successful candidate.

Qualifications

• 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

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.

Job description

Lunchtime Controller - Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary £7,314 to £7,333 Per year

Contractual hours 12.5

Basis Part time

Region Term Time Only / Permanent / Part-Time

Job category/type Early Years Services, Education, Schools, Youth Work

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.

Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, online searches and satisfactory references.