Lunchtime Supervisor - Wombridge Primary School

Telford and Wrekin Council; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local education authority in Shrewsbury seeks an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to supervise lunchtimes at Wombridge Primary School. Key responsibilities include ensuring positive playtimes and assisting children during lunch. Excellent communication and fluency in English are essential, as this role involves interacting with pupils of all ages. The school values a supportive environment and is committed to safeguarding. This fixed-term position is term-time only, offering a chance to make a difference in children's school experience.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Investors in People accredited

Inclusive learning environment

Qualifications

• The applicant must be comfortable supervising playtimes and supporting lunch selection.
• A good standard of literacy is necessary for form completion.

Responsibilities

• Ensure pupils have happy and healthy lunchtimes.
• Join in and supervise positive playtimes.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Fluency in English

Self-motivated and independent

Job description

Fixed Term to 31st July 2026

Term Time Only

We are looking for a new team member to ensure our pupils have happy and healthy lunchtimes at school, someone that will be excited and enthusiastic to work at Wombridge across all age groups. The role would suit a self-motivated and independent person who is able to work on their own initiative. The applicant should be equally comfortable to join in and supervise positive playtimes as well as supporting children to select and eat their lunch.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and must be fluent in English. A good standard of literacy is also required for completion of relevant forms, e.g., first aid slips, behaviour logs and accident forms.

If you think this is you, we would like to hear from you! As employers we offer a happy and supportive working environment with a forward thinking leadership team who are dedicated to improving the school. We are accredited with Investors in People and our staff are very important to us.

At Wombridge Primary School, we promote an inclusive learning environment to ensure that all learners, irrespective of their backgrounds, receive the most effective support, care and guidance we can offer.

We encourage our pupils to take responsibility for their learning, to grow in confidence and become independent learners. It is our vision that the children who leave Wombridge Primary are happy, successful and well prepared for the next stage of learning as well as being ready to make a valued contribution to society.

Our core values are LEAD:

• Learning
• Aspiration
• Enjoyment
• Determination

If you would like to arrange a visit please contact the school office on 01952 388040. Completed application forms should be emailed to [e-mail] . We are sorry but CV's will not be accepted. The appointment will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance (including a check on the children's barred list) for the successful applicant. We are committed to Safeguarding and follow the Safer Recruitment practices as set out in the Statutory Guidance - Keeping Children Safe in Education. We are committed to Equality and Diversity. Closing Date: 05/01/26

Interview Date: 08/01/26