Lunchtime Supervisor

Coventry City; Coventry; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Coventry City Council is seeking a friendly lunchtime supervisor at Earlsdon Primary School, Coventry. You will help supervise pupils during lunch, create safe play opportunities, and promote positive behaviour in line with school values.

The role requires enthusiasm for working with children, calm and approachable manners, and a willingness to undertake First Aid training if not already qualified. The post is part time and term-time.Visits welcomed.

Qualifications

• Must enjoy working with children and be reliable.
• First Aid trained or willing to complete training.
• Calm, approachable and able to supervise pupils.
• Right to Work in the UK required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and welfare of children during lunchtime.
• Create play opportunities and engage all children in play.
• Administer first aid (training provided).
• Assist pupils with eating skills.
• Maintain dining room cleanliness and set up equipment.

Skills

Enthusiasm for children

First Aid training

Education

First Aid training certification

Job description

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The role involves engaging children in play activities and promoting positive relationships.

Applicants must show enthusiasm, enjoy working with children and be either First Aid trained or be willing to complete First Aid training.

Duties will include:

• Being responsible for securing the safety, welfare and good conduct of our children during lunchtime, following the procedures of the school
• Creating play opportunities for children, physically able to engage all children in play, e.g. skipping, dancing, basketball, table tennis and the outdoor gym
• Administering first aid (training will be given)
• Assisting pupils with developing their eating skills
• Ancillary services such as cleaning up the dining room and setting up and putting away play equipment.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a friendly, reliable and caring individual who enjoys working

with children and can help ensure a safe, happy and positive lunchtime experience.

The successful candidate will be calm, approachable and confident in supervising

pupils, encouraging good behaviour, well-being and supporting our school's values.

Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds

are under-represented; we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply. This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set

out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post.

All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role

We can offer:

• A good school where ‘positive and caring relationships have created an environment where pupils feel safe and are safe’.
• Children who are ‘exceptionally’ well behaved.
• Friendly and supportive staff.
• A wonderful environment ‘at the heart of the local community’.
• A supportive leadership team and strong Governing Body.

A qualification in First Aid or willingness to train is essential.

Candidates who have not been contacted by the interview date will not have been shortlisted. Previous candidates need not reapply.

We welcome visits to the school, please telephone for an appointment.

Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented, we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply. This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS, all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

• Job Reference coventrycc/TP/173532/13409
• Contract Type Part Time Permanent
• Working Hours 10 hours per week (across 5 days – Monday to Friday) Working hours 11.15am till 1.15pm
• Closing Date 7 October, 2026
• Job Category Schools/Academies - Support Staff Roles
• Business Unit Schools
• Location Earlsdon Primary School, Earlsdon Avenue North, Coventry, United Kingdom (Incl. Northern Ireland)