Lunchtime Supervisor

Orrell St James’ RC Primary School; Far Moor; On-site; GBP 3,200 - 4,000; Part time

Job summary

St. James’ Catholic Primary School in Orrell is seeking a Teaching Assistant Lunchtime Supervisor to oversee pupils during lunchtime, in the hall, cloakrooms and playground.

The role requires encouraging good behaviour, developing social skills and reporting incidents to class teachers. It is a temporary post until 31 August 2027, starting September 2026, with term-time hours.

Salary is Grade 3, £3,605 per annum (£13.26 per hour), for 6.25 hours per week across 38 weeks per year.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children during lunchtime, in the hall, cloakrooms and playground areas
• Encourage good behaviour and manage behaviour appropriately in line with the requirements of the school behaviour policy
• Encourage good table manners and develop social skills appropriate to the age of the child
• Encourage and join in with playtime games and activities
• Report to the class teachers any accidents, incidents or misbehaviour at the end of each session
• Ensure a first aider is informed of any accidents, and that pupils who are injured or sick are attended to as appropriate
• Tidy up and wipe up spillages in the hall
• Participate in all training relevant to the position
• Be supportive of the School’s ethos at all times

Skills

Experience with children

Job description

St. James’ Catholic Primary School
St. James’ Road
Orrell
Wigan
WN5 7AA

Salary: Grade 3, £3,605 per annum. £13.26 per hour

6.25 hours per week, term time working 38 weeks per year

Temporary until 31st August 2027

Required for September 2026

The Governors wish to appoint a professional and committed Teaching Assistant Lunchtime Supervisor who will supervise pupils throughout lunchtime.

The main duties of the post are as follows

Supervise children during lunchtime, in the hall, cloakrooms and playground areas

Encourage good behaviour and manage behaviour appropriately in line with the requirements of the school behaviour policy

Encourage good table manners and develop social skills appropriate to the age of the child

Encourage and join in with playtime games and activities

Report to the class teachers any accidents, incidents or misbehaviour at the end of each session

Ensure a first aider is informed of any accidents, and that pupils who are injured or sick are attended to as appropriate

Tidy up and wipe up spillages in the hall

Participate in all training relevant to the position

Be supportive of the School’s ethos at all times

In return we can offer

A warm friendly Catholic Ethos

Highly motivated staff committed towards enabling our children to reach their full potential

Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age is essential.

Wigan Council and the school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.

If you require any further information, please contact the school on 01942 748455, [e-mail], www.orrellsaintjames.wigan.sch.uk

Interview date: To Be Confirmed

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding