Lunchtime Supervisor – Caring Play & Meal Support (Part-Time)

Durham County Council; Spennymoor; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Shincliffe CE Primary in Durham is seeking a committed Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant to join our lunch-time team. The role is permanent, part-time 7.5 hours per week during term time, starting 23 November 2026 or asap.

You will supervise meals, encourage proper use of cutlery, help supervise playground games, and support children including those with additional learning needs. DBS required; safeguarding commitment.

Qualifications

• Be caring, hardworking and reliable.
• Have the ability to work as part of a team.
• Can supervise meals and encourage children to use cutlery properly.
• Can set up and supervise playground games with children.
• Have experience of helping young children with additional learning needs and/or disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise meals during lunch times.
• Encourage children to use cutlery properly during meals.
• Set up and supervise playground games and activities.
• Support children, including those with additional learning needs and/or disabilities, as needed.

Skills

Caring

Team player

Meal supervision

Playground supervision

SEN support

Job description

Shincliffe CE Primary in Durham is seeking a committed Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant to join our lunch-time team. The role is permanent, part-time 7.5 hours per week during term time, starting 23 November 2026 or asap.

You will supervise meals, encourage proper use of cutlery, help supervise playground games, and support children including those with additional learning needs. DBS required; safeguarding commitment.