Lunchtime Supervisor

Penns Primary School; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Penns Primary School is seeking a dedicated Lunchtime Supervisor to help create a safe, happy lunchtime experience for our pupils. You will join a warm school team focused on inclusion, positive interaction and a calm environment that supports children returning to afternoon learning ready to engage.

The role emphasises safeguarding, friendly supervision and effective communication, with a team-focused approach to ensuring every pupil feels safe, valued and included.

Qualifications

• Experience working with primary-aged children.
• Commitment to safeguarding and confidentiality.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Safeguarding and safety: Supervise pupils throughout lunchtime, maintaining high standards of safety and following school safeguarding procedures.
• Positive behaviour: Promote good behaviour, reinforce school expectations and encourage pupils to demonstrate our S.M.A.R.T. values: Safe, Mindful, Accepting, Resilient and Together.
• Dining hall supervision: Support pupils during lunch, encouraging good manners, independence and appropriate table etiquette.
• Playground supervision: Encourage positive play, support pupils in resolving disagreements and ensure all children feel included.
• Pastoral support: Build positive relationships with pupils, responding sensitively to their individual needs and reporting any concerns to the appropriate member of staff.
• Teamwork: Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure a smooth, organised and enjoyable lunchtime for all pupils.

Job description

At Penns Primary, our Lunchtime Supervisors play an important role in ensuring that every pupil enjoys a safe, happy and positive lunchtime experience. Working as part of our wider school team, Lunchtime Supervisors help to create a calm, inclusive and welcoming environment where children can eat, play, develop friendships and return to afternoon learning ready to learn.

Key responsibilities include:

• Safeguarding and safety: Supervise pupils throughout lunchtime, maintaining high standards of safety and following school safeguarding procedures.

• Positive behaviour: Promote good behaviour, reinforce school expectations and encourage pupils to demonstrate our S.M.A.R.T. values: Safe, Mindful, Accepting, Resilient and Together.

• Dining hall supervision: Support pupils during lunch, encouraging good manners, independence and appropriate table etiquette.

• Playground supervision: Encourage positive play, support pupils in resolving disagreements and ensure all children feel included.

• Pastoral support: Build positive relationships with pupils, responding sensitively to their individual needs and reporting any concerns to the appropriate member of staff.

• Teamwork: Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure a smooth, organised and enjoyable lunchtime for all pupils.

The ideal candidate will:

• Enjoy working with primary-aged children.

• Be patient, approachable, caring and reliable.

• Have a positive attitude and clear expectations of behaviour.

• Be able to communicate effectively and work well as part of a team.

• Understand the importance of safeguarding, inclusion and confidentiality.

At Penns Primary, we believe in achievement through caring. Our Lunchtime Supervisors contribute to our commitment to the whole child, ensuring that every pupil feels safe, valued and included.

The best you can be in all that you do!