Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Consett; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Durham County Council's Consett Junior School is seeking a Part Time Lunchtime Supervisor to supervise pupils during the lunch period, starting October 2026. The role is 6.25 hours (11.50am to 1.05pm), term-time only, with retainer adjustments for school closures.

The successful candidate will have experience with primary-aged children, be flexible, and able to work in a team and undertake training. You will promote healthy eating and a positive lunchtime environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with primary school children.
• Flexible and able to work well within a team.
• Willing to undertake training.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children outdoors during lunchtime.
• Organise and implement outside games and activities to encourage enjoyment at lunchtime.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour within the school's policies.
• Respond to the different needs and interests of children.
• Promote and support a whole school approach to inclusive play.
• Work closely with lunchtime colleagues.
• Ensure children enjoy lunchtime and a healthy, relaxed environment.

Skills

Experience with children

Teamwork

Willingness to training

Job description

Part Time Lunchtime Supervisor, required from October 2026, 6.25 hours (11.50am to 1.05pm), term time only.

Consett Junior School seeks to appoint an enthusiastic and committed person to supervise pupils during the lunch time period to start as soon as possible.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience of working with children of primary school age
• Be flexible
• Able to work well within a team and willing to undertake training

Duties include:

• Supervise children outdoors
• Organise and implementing outside games and activities to encourage enjoyment at lunchtime.
• Set and maintaining high standards of behaviour within the schools behaviour policies.
• Respond to the different needs and interests of children.
• Organise activities for wet playtimes.
• Working closely with lunchtime colleagues.
• Good communication skills with pupils and other school staff.
• To interact positively and establish good relationships with all children and other staff as necessary.
• To ensure children enjoy lunchtime, healthy eating and a relaxed, engaging environment.
• To promote and support a whole school approach to inclusive play.
• To support all children and school staff as necessary.
• At all times to work within the school's policies with regard to: Behaviour Management, Equal Opportunities, Safeguarding, Health & Safety, Anti-Bullying, Confidentiality, Risk Management.
• To carry out responsibilities under the direction and guidance of the post's manager.
• To support and supervise children in the dining room, playground, corridors, toilets or other areas during lunchtime depending on the timetable and rota established.
• To always listen to children's concerns and respond appropriately.
• To deal with difficult or challenging behaviour by pupils in a calm and professional way.
• To be alert for children who are at risk of bullying or being bullied and intervene in disputes be they physical or verbal as necessary.
• To ensure that all children who suffer any injury or accident are dealt with appropriately and in accordance with the school's agreed procedures.
• To report any serious concerns regarding children's welfare or behaviour to the Class Teacher(s) and/or Teaching Assistant(s) as and when they arise, and to inform the Senior Leadership Team as necessary.
• Assisting where necessary in ensuring that all those who are on the premises at lunchtime have authority to be there.

Hours of work: 11.50am-1.05pm

Preferred experience of working with primary age children

This position is paid whole time and with retainer adjustments applied to periods of school closure. You will not be required to work during the school closure periods however your salary in these periods will be adjusted accordingly in line with the retainer regulations as specified in the National Joint Council (NJC) Green Book agreement.

Durham County Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We want to develop a more diverse workforce and we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Applicants with disabilities will be invited for interview if the essential job criteria are met.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The position will be appointed subject to suitable references and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Check.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

This post is open to job share.

Closing Date: Friday 25th September at 12 noon
Interview Date: Tuesday 29th September 2026

Consett Junior School
Beechdale Road
Consett
DH8 6AY

Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.consett-jun.durham.sch.uk/

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Company: Durham County Council

Salary: £24,796 pro rata (pay award pending)

Location: Consett, Durham

Sector: Education

Sector: Schools

Job Role: Supervisor