Lunchtime Supervisor

Adelaide Primary School; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Continual professional development

Supportive working environment

Ethical working within Humber Trust

Job summary

Adelaide Primary School is seeking a dedicated Lunchtime Supervisor to join our busy team. You will supervise children during the midday break, assist in the dining hall, promote good eating habits and ensure safe play in the playground.

We look for experience with children, strong communication, teamwork, and a willingness to undertake first aid training. This permanent, term-time post offers a supportive environment within Humber Education Trust and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children of varying ages and backgrounds.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organise activities that engage children.
• Team player with the ability to work with others to support pupils.
• First aid qualification or willingness to undertake training.
• Knowledge and commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of children during the midday lunch break.
• Assist supervision in dining hall and supervise meals, promoting good eating habits.
• Plan and deliver games with children on the playground and encourage group play.
• Resolve behavioural issues following guidance from senior leaders.
• Care for sick children and provide basic first aid when required.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication

Teamwork

Organising activities

First aid

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

First aid qualification

Job description

ADELAIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL
LUNCHTIME SUPERVISOR

Grade & Scale point: 1, scp 3
Salary: £25,614 Full time equivalent, £4,355.35 Actual salary, £13.28/hr
Hours of work: 7 hours 30mins per week, Monday to Friday, 11.45am to 1.15pm
Contract: Permanent, Term time only (190 days per year)
Start date: ASAP following pre-employment checks

Do you have a caring nature, a positive attitude, and the enthusiasm to support and guide children during their lunchtime break? Come and join our fantastic team of Lunchtime Supervisors at Broadacre Primary School.

Adelaide Primary School requires a dedicated Lunchtime Supervisor to start with us as soon as possible. Our school is an exciting inner-city school that provides a first-class educational experience to all children. We are a diverse, inclusive school and value and celebrate individuality and differences.

At Adelaide you will have the opportunity to work with delightful children and a highly committed team. We have an excellent working environment and high-quality resources to support our children.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Supervision of children throughout the midday lunch break.
• Helping with supervision in the dining hall, during the service of meals, ensuring good eating habits and table manners.
• Plan and deliver games with the children on the playground, encourage group play.
• To resolve any behavioural issues efficiently following the guidance of the senior leaders.
• Care for sick children and those with minor injuries/ailments, providing basic first aid treatment when required

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

• Experience working with children with varying ages and backgrounds
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to organise activities that engage children
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A first aid qualification or be willing to undertake training
• A knowledge and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

AS A MEMBER OF HUMBER EDUCATION TRUST, WE OFFER

• Commitment to securing the very best provision and outcomes for all children.
• A Trust with expertise in every area of the curriculum, both in primary and special settings, through our trust-wide teacher development programmes and communities of practice.
• Outstanding individually tailored continual professional development for staff at all levels.
• Staff who feel valued and supported in their roles.
• A caring and safe environment where we recognise the diverse needs of our community, ensuring our young people from all backgrounds thrive.
• Ethical working with mutual respect and collaboration.

If you believe you are the right person for the job then we would love to hear from you. Visits to our school are welcome by appointment.

If you have any queries regarding the role or application process, please contact Beverley Turner School Business Manager at Adelaide Primary School.

Closing date for completed applications: 8am, Friday 13 November 2026

Interview date: w/c Friday 20 November 2026

As part of Humber Education Trust's recruitment processes, in accordance with statutory KCSiE guidance, an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates. Those shortlisted for interview will also be required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.

CONDITIONAL OFFER

Any offer of employment to this post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service, Children's Barred List Check, Section 128 check where applicable, identity checks, medical clearance, proof of qualifications, satisfactory references and eligibility to work in the UK checks.