Lunchtime Supervisor

Glasshoughton Infant Academy; Castleford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Level 2 Health & Hygiene course access

Job summary

Glasshoughton Infant Academy in Castleford is seeking a Lunchtime Supervisor to support pupils aged 3-7 during lunch breaks, Monday to Friday. The role focuses on supervising a safe lunchtime environment, promoting social skills and providing pastoral care and guidance.

The post involves assisting in the dining hall, encouraging positive behaviour and reporting any safeguarding concerns in line with academy procedures. An emphasis on welfare and safety for all pupils is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during lunch time periods ensuring a safe environment at all times
• Support pupils in the dining hall and help with basic skills (e.g. using a knife and fork, opening food packaging)
• Encourage children to join in social games and develop key social skills
• Provide pastoral care guidance and support and encourage positive attitudes towards others and promote self-discipline, good behaviour, manners and mutual respect.
• Ensure all misbehaviour is reported using the Academy procedure and no misbehaviour goes unchallenged.
• Report any potential safeguarding issues through to the Designated Senior Leader without delay.
• Support the Academy in ensuring the safety and welfare of all pupils.
• Have access to Learning and Development, specifically a Level 2 Health & Hygiene course

Job description

The team at Glasshoughton Infant Academy are looking to appoint a Lunchtime Supervisor to support pupils aged 3-7, Monday through to Friday. The role is crucial in supporting lunchtime experiences through encouraging social skills for pupils and providing pastoral care and guidance.

The role will:

• Supervise pupils during lunch time periods ensuring a safe environment at all times
• Support pupils in the dining hall and help with basic skills (e.g. using a knife and fork, opening food packaging)
• Encourage children to join in social games and develop key social skills
• Provide pastoral care guidance and support and encourage positive attitudes towards others and promote self-discipline, good behaviour, manners and mutual respect.
• Ensure all misbehaviour is reported using the Academy procedure and no misbehaviour goes unchallenged.
• Report any potential safeguarding issues through to the Designated Senior Leader without delay.
• Support the Academy in ensuring the safety and welfare of all pupils.
• Have access to Learning and Development, specifically a Level 2 Health & Hygiene course

Closing Date for Applications: 27th September

Shortlisting and Interviews: Shortlisting will take place following the closing date, with a target to interview w/c 28th September 2026

References: References will be taken up shortly after shortlisting and prior to interview using the contact details you supply on your application.

Equal Opportunities: Castleford Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership. Castleford Trust welcomes applications from anyone who meets the criteria for the role.

Safeguarding and DBS Clearance: Castleford Trust are committed to promoting safeguarding and the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Therefore, all appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and an enhanced DBS check.