Lunchtime Supervisor

The Methodist Church in Britain; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive environment

Diversity and equality

Caring working culture

Professional development opportunities

Make a real difference

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a dedicated lunchtime supervisor for William Shrewsbury Primary School. The term-time role covers 38 weeks a year and 6.25 hours per week, focusing on supervising pupils during lunch, encouraging positive play and promoting good behaviour.

You will also support staff by setting up and clearing dining areas, liaising with teachers on lunchtime needs, and upholding safeguarding standards.

Qualifications

• Caring, active and friendly, with a warm and approachable manner.
• Enthusiastic and able to work proactively as part of a team.
• Effective communicator with pupils and staff.
• Good standard of literacy and basic computer skills.
• Builds positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Fluent spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during lunch breaks in the dining hall, playground and other areas
• Encourage positive play and social interaction
• Promote good behaviour and follow school policies
• Build trusting connections with pupils to support emotional wellbeing and a sense of belonging
• Model respectful, kind and calm communication to support the school's culture and values
• Help set up and clear the dining area as needed
• Liaise with teaching and support staff on lunchtime concerns that need follow-up

Skills

Caring & friendly

Team player

Effective communicator

Literacy & computer skills

Relationship building

Fluent English

Job description

This term-time lunchtime post at William Shrewsbury Primary School covers 38 weeks a year and 6.25 hours a week. The core work is supervising pupils at lunch in the dining hall, playground and other areas, encouraging positive play and promoting good behaviour. Support tasks include setting up and clearing the dining area, and liaising with teaching staff on lunchtime concerns. Fluent spoken English is essential under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Supervise pupils during lunch breaks in the dining hall, playground and other areas
• Encourage positive play and social interaction
• Promote good behaviour and follow school policies
• Build trusting connections with pupils to support emotional wellbeing and a sense of belonging
• Model respectful, kind and calm communication to support the school's culture and values
• Help set up and clear the dining area as needed
• Liaise with teaching and support staff on lunchtime concerns that need follow-up

Skills & knowledge

• Caring, active and friendly, with a warm and approachable manner
• Enthusiastic and able to work proactively as part of a team
• Effective communicator
• Good standard of literacy and computer skills
• Building positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Fluent spoken English

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Prohibition check
• Childcare disqualification check, where applicable
• Medical fitness
• Identity and right to work
• Qualifications, where applicable

Other

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Nice to have

• Experience working with children in a school setting

What’s offered

• Supportive and welcoming school environment
• Working culture that promotes diversity, equality and social justice
• Caring working environment where welfare is a priority
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Chance to make a real difference in children's daily lives