Lunchtime Supervisor

Astrea Academy Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Lower Meadow Primary Academy is seeking a caring Lunchtime Supervisor to supervise pupils during lunch, ensuring safety and wellbeing. You will promote good manners, support children in the dining hall and playground, and encourage inclusive play in a welcoming school environment.

Astrea Academy Trust values safeguarding; the role requires fluency and a positive, patient approach, with ability to follow school policies and cooperate with staff to support pupils’ welfare.

Qualifications

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Calm, patient and a team player.
• Ability to follow school policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during the lunch period, ensuring safety and wellbeing.
• Promote positive behaviour and good manners.
• Support children in the dining hall and playground.
• Encourage inclusive play and social interaction.
• Administer basic first aid when required.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Team player

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting children and creating a safe, happy environment during lunchtime? Lower Meadow Primary Academy is looking for a caring, reliable, and enthusiastic Lunchtime Supervisor to join our dedicated team. We are a welcoming, inclusive school in Sheffield, part of Astrea Academy Trust. We embrace curiosity, empathy, and resilience, and offer a nurturing environment where children thrive academically and socially through high expectations and strong community values.,

• Supervise pupils during the lunch period, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
• Promote positive behaviour and good manners.
• Support children in the dining hall and playground.
• Encourage inclusive play and social interaction.
• Administer basic first aid when required., Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory background checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check. We value diversity and welcome applications from underrepresented groups. As a Disability Confident employer, we provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure all candidates can fully demonstrate their abilities. Enjoys working with children and is committed to their welfare.
• Has good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is calm, patient, and able to work as part of a team.
• Can follow school policies and procedures effectively., In line with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and the statutory Code of Practice, the Trust requires all public-facing post holders to demonstrate fluent English. Within a school setting, this applies to all roles that involve direct or indirect interaction with pupils, parents, or members of the public.