Lunchtime Supervisor

Knowleswood Primary School; Bradford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Job summary

Knowleswood Primary School in Bradford is seeking enthusiastic Lunchtime Supervisors to ensure the safety and enjoyment of pupils during the school lunch period, in the dining hall and on the playground. You will help model good manners, support social interaction and promote inclusive play.

The role requires experience with children, safeguarding awareness, and the ability to reinforce school expectations while maintaining calm, friendly supervision.

Qualifications

• Have experience working with children in a similar role
• Understand safeguarding, inclusion and wellbeing in a school setting
• Enthusiastic and committed to supporting pupils during lunchtimes

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils in the dining hall, encouraging positive behaviour, manners and a calm atmosphere
• Monitor and support pupils on the playground and in other indoor or outdoor areas during lunchtime
• Encourage positive play, helping children to join in games, resolve minor conflicts and build friendships
• Support the smooth running of lunchtimes by setting up or clearing away equipment as needed
• Model and reinforce the school's behaviour expectations and safeguarding policies at all times
• Have experience working with children in a similar role
• Understand the importance of safeguarding, inclusion and wellbeing in a school setting

Job description

We are seeking enthusiastic and committed Lunchtime Supervisors at Knowleswood Primary School.

The successful candidate will ensure the supervision and safety of children throughout the school lunch period, both in the dining hall and outside in the playground. The role will involve creating a positive lunchtime experience by encouraging good table manners, supporting social skills, promoting inclusive play and managing behaviour consistently.

About our School

We are looking for a staff that change lives. If you believe that every child deserves to feel seen, valued and capable of greatness, you'll fit right in! Join a team that champions creativity, celebrates diversity, and puts relationships at the heart of learning.

If you'd like to know more about our school, please visit our website at www.knowleswoodacademy.co.uk.

The successful candidate will:

• Supervise pupils in the dining hall, encouraging positive behaviour, manners and a calm atmosphere
• Monitor and support pupils on the playground and in other indoor or outdoor areas during lunchtime
• Encourage positive play, helping children to join in games, resolve minor conflicts and build friendships
• Support the smooth running of lunchtimes by setting up or clearing away equipment as needed
• Model and reinforce the school's behaviour expectations and safeguarding policies at all times
• Have experience working with children in a similar role
• Understand the importance of safeguarding, inclusion and wellbeing in a school setting

What our School offers:

• Children who are enthusiastic to learn
• Supportive Trust central team, school leadership, governors, staff and parents
• Fantastic outdoor facilities
• Opportunities for further development and training
• A healthy work-life balance
• Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Free, on-site parking
• Excellent employer pension contribution scheme

We would warmly encourage any interested candidates to visit our school setting. In order to do so, please contact Rachael Hughes on 07955 280638 to make the necessary arrangements.

Exceed Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to related online content checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check as well as successful completion of a probationary period.

Exceed Academies Trust strives to be an employer of choice. We are an inclusive and diverse multi academy trust and ultimately, our aim is to employ a workforce that reflects the communities it serves. We are committed to achieving a balanced workforce at all levels, whilst ensuring that no individual is disadvantaged or treated less favourably. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnicities and will ensure a fair recruitment process without discrimination, in compliance with the Equality Act 2010.

Exceed Academies Trust recognises and promotes the positive use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in certain situations. We would encourage any job applicants, who choose to utilise AI when completing a vacancy application, to thoroughly check the data prior to submission, to ensure it is accurate, factual and demonstrable. Candidate suitability will be assessed at interview, however the recruitment process will reference information contained within the candidate's application form. Any information contained within application form which is found to be factually inaccurate, may result in a conditional offer of employment being withdrawn.