Lunchtime Supervisor

eTeach UK Limited; Highbridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused educational trust seeks a Lunchtime Supervisor to oversee children during lunch at Berrow Primary Church Academy. This role involves engaging with students, promoting good eating habits, and encouraging positive social skills. Ideal for those starting a career in education, applicants should be friendly and empathetic. Flexible working arrangements are available, along with a comprehensive benefit package including health care and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Healthshield healthcare

Discounted nursery fees

Contributory pension scheme

CPD opportunities

Health & Fitness offers

Flu vaccinations

Qualifications

• Ability to work flexibly within a team and motivate students.
• Good interpersonal skills with both adults and children.
• Understanding of the developmental needs of children.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• First Aid qualification desirable but not essential.
• Experience of working with children desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee children at lunchtime and lead play activities.
• Listen to the children and encourage their play while maintaining discipline.
• Promote student well-being by encouraging good relationships.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Motivation

Job description

Overview

The Priory Learning Trust (Somerset Business Award winner for Employer of the Year) is looking to recruit a Lunchtime Supervisor to work at our Berrow Primary Church Academy. Berrow Primary Church Academy is a small school with community at its heart – we focus on developing children and young people into well-rounded individuals, who leave school not only with positive outcomes, but also valuable life experiences and an aspirational mindset, with high expectations of, and for, themselves.

Role

We are looking for a friendly, empathetic and caring Lunchtime Supervisor for our small primary school. The role will include supervising and engaging with the children during playtime, monitoring and encouraging good eating habits, rewarding good behaviour and social skills and building relationships. This is an ideal opportunity to begin a career in education.

Responsibilities

• Oversee children at lunchtime and lead play activities.
• Listen to the children and encourage their play, while maintaining discipline in the playground as needed.
• Promote student well-being by encouraging them to develop good relationships with others, develop self-reliance and self-esteem, and practice good standards of personal health and hygiene.

Requirements / Qualities

• Ability to work flexibly within a team and motivate students.
• Good interpersonal skills with both adults and children.
• Understanding of the developmental needs of children.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• First Aid qualification desirable but not essential.
• Experience of working with children desirable but not essential.

Benefits and Working Arrangements

• Permanent, Term Time Only, Part time - 6.25 hours per week.
• Actual salary: £3,527 (TPLTSS1) plus various Company Benefits.
• We pride ourselves on being a flexible employer and creating a supportive, team-focused environment that values staff wellbeing. TPLT strives to accommodate a variety of working arrangements, so we encourage you to apply.
• The Priory Learning Trust offers an extensive benefits package including:
  • The PLaTform – access to wellbeing centre and exclusive shopping discounts.
  • Healthshield – funded healthcare for employees and dependents, including 24/7 GP line and healthcare cashback.
  • Discounted nursery fees for parents and grandparents at our academy pre-schools.
  • Contributory pension scheme with employer contributions.
  • CPD opportunities internally and externally.
  • A friendly school community with supportive and inspiring colleagues.
  • Health & Fitness offers and Cycle to Work Scheme, with discounts at local facilities.
  • Flu vaccinations.

About The Priory Learning Trust

TLPT grew from an intent to bring the power of partnership and sharing to bear and provide a first-class education to a wide range of children from all backgrounds. We put ‘Students First’ and deliver exceptional education with a drive for academic excellence, shared moral purpose and values, and a culture of fun and happiness. We strive for partnerships between students, families, staff and the wider community to create exceptional student outcomes. We cherish our staff and are passionate to empower them through support, training, and career opportunities.

Safeguarding and Recruitment

The Priory Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All paid positions involving work within academies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You must declare all convictions (including those with Absolute Discharge), cautions or bind-overs, and any disqualifications under the Childcare Act. Some spent convictions may be ‘protected’ and not subject to disclosure. Further guidance is available in the DBS filtering guide. This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity. Offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, online checks and DBS clearance. Closing date: 14 December 2025. Proposed interview date: TBC. Proposed start date: 19 January 2026.