Lunchtime Supervisor

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council; White Cross; On-site; GBP 4,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority council in the United Kingdom is seeking a Lunchtime Supervisor to join the team at Burnt Tree Primary School. This role involves encouraging safe and creative play for children during lunch breaks and ensuring the smooth operation of lunchtime in the dining hall. The ideal candidate will have patience and a commitment to safeguarding children's welfare. The position is permanent, averaging 7.92 hours per week during term time, with a salary of approximately £4,634 to £4,706 per annum.

Qualifications

• Ability to encourage and develop safe, purposeful and creative play.
• Experience working as part of a team in a school environment.
• Strong patience and commitment to child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Encourage and develop children's play during lunchtime.
• Ensure the smooth running of lunchtime in the dining hall.
• Commit to safeguarding pupils at all times.

Skills

Encouraging safe and creative play

Team collaboration

Patience with young children

Commitment to safeguarding

Job description

Lunchtime Supervisor - Burnt Tree Primary School

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Burnt Tree Primary School, Hill Road, Tividale, B69 2LN

Band B, SCP 3-4 £24,796‑£25,185 pro rata (£12.85‑£13.05 per hour) – actual £4,634‑£4,706 per annum.

Contract: Permanent; Hours: 7.92 per week over 5 days (term time only).

We are looking for staff who are committed to developing children’s learning skills, enthusiastic, motivated and enjoy working with children to join our existing team.

• Encourage and develop safe, purposeful and creative play during the lunchtime break which supports the aims and values of the school and enriches the pupils’ learning.
• Work as part of a team to ensure the smooth running of lunchtime in the dining hall.
• Have patience to work with young children.
• Be committed to safeguarding our pupils at all times.

Application forms can be downloaded from the Sandwell or the school's website and should be returned directly to the school. Applications may also be emailed to [e-mail].

Telephone: [phone].

Sandwell Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups including children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

An enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role. Pre‑employment checks will be carried out in line with KCSIE.

Closing date: Friday 30th January 2026 at 12:00 pm.