Lunchtime Supervisor - Fixed term

Oyster Park Primary Academy; Wheldon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Oyster Park Primary Academy in Wheldon is seeking a dedicated lunchtime supervisor to work with our Communication and Interaction SEND unit for EYFS and KS1 pupils (The Harbour). This fixed-term role runs until 31 August 2027 and requires flexibility, empathy, and the ability to work well within a supportive team to safeguard pupils during lunch.

You will supervise lunch breaks, monitor safety, assist with injuries, and help pupils take part in games, contributing to a calm, engaging environment

Qualifications

• A good standard of education.
• Good negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills with staff and pupils.
• The ability to relate well to children.
• Energy, drive and enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• Provide support/supervision for pupils during lunch periods both in and out of provision or dining hall to ensure a safe environment at all times.
• Support the Academy in ensuring the safety and welfare of all pupils.
• Be an enthusiastic team member and have the ability to work as part of a team.
• Deal with any injuries as they occur and report any issues to the relevant class teacher and SLT at the end of the lunch break.
• Encourage and support pupils during the lunch break to participate in organised games.
• Have the skills to ensure that lunchtimes are safe, healthy and fun.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Relate to children

Team player

Enthusiasm

Education

Good educational background

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed, hardworking, enthusiastic individual to join our pupil supervision team working within our Communication and Interaction SEND unit for EYS and Key Stage 1 pupils (The Harbour). This role requires you to be flexible, adaptable and to be able to show compassion and empathy and is fixed term until the 31st of August 2027.

We are looking for someone who will join our team who will:

• Have the ability to work with and communicate effectively with pupils and staff.
• Provide support/supervision for pupils during lunch periods both in and out of provision or dining hall to ensure a safe environment at all times.
• Support the Academy in ensuring he safety and welfare of all pupils.
• Be an enthusiastic team member and have the ability to work as part of a team.
• Deal with any injuries as they occur and report any issues to the relevant class teacher and SLT at the end of the lunch break.
• Encourage and support pupils during the lunch break to participate in organised games.
• Have the skills to ensure that lunchtimes are safe, healthy and fun.

You will have:

• A good standard of education.
• Good negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills with staff and pupils.
• The ability to relate well to children.
• Energy, drive and enthusiasm.

What you can expect from us?

As a valued colleague within our Trust, you can expect:

• Unwavening support and a culture of collaboration: you will benefit from exceptional support from our executive leaders, leadership teams and dedicated Trust specialists across key areas including curriculum development, safeguarding, inclusion, governance, HR, finance, estates, IT and compliance. At Castleford Trust collaboration is at the heart of everything we do - your success is our shared success.
• Wellbeing and Community: from Day 1 your wellbeing matters to us. You will have access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family members. Throughout our local community you will be able to join local fitness and swimming facilities at a discounted rate, and each year be able to take advantage of our onsite health checks. We regularly review and update our services to meet the needs of colleagues at all stages in their life and careers.
• Working together to achieve excellence for all: all the academies within the Trust have a strong purpose and seek to have a positive impact on the communities that they serve and to support families to overcome any social disadvantage. We are deeply committed to our values of Care, Aspire and Succeed and have very high expectations and aspirations for pupils and colleagues alike.

Closing date for Applications:

Providing suitable interest, the closing date for applications is 8.00 am on Wednesday 21 October 2026 with interviews taking place shortly afterwards.

References:

References will be taken up shortly after shortlisting and prior to interview using the contact details you supply on your application.

Equal Opportunities:

Castleford Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership. Castleford Trust welcomes applications from anyone who meets the criteria for the role.