Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Coventry; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Culture of collaboration

Professional growth within MAC

Free helplines and counselling

Job summary

The Holy Cross Catholic Multi Academy Company invites applications for a term-time lunchtime supervisory assistant at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School. The role covers 8.75 hours per week across 38 weeks, focusing on preparing pupils for lunch, helping in the dining room and supervising play while promoting positive behaviour.

Fluent English is essential; an Enhanced DBS check and other eligibility requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Evidence of qualifications required.

Responsibilities

• Support children with personal hygiene before lunch.
• Assist children in the dining room.
• Clear tables and dispose of waste.
• Supervise play indoors and outdoors.
• Promote positive behaviour.

Skills

Fluent English

Team player

Catholic ethos

Engaging children

Behaviour management

Education

Evidence of qualifications

Job description

This is a term-time lunchtime supervisory assistant post at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, part of Holy Cross Catholic Multi Academy Company, for 8.75 hours a week across 38 weeks. The work centres on getting pupils ready for lunch, helping in the dining room and supervising play indoors and outdoors while promoting positive behaviour. It suits a school of around 270 pupils, from Foundation to Key Stage 2, with a Catholic character. Fluent spoken English is essential, and an Enhanced DBS check is required.

What the job involves

• Supporting children with personal hygiene before lunch
• Assisting children in the dining room
• Clearing tables and disposing of waste food and drink
• Supervising play time indoors and outdoors
• Managing and promoting positive behaviour in children

Qualifications

• Evidence of qualifications

Skills & knowledge

• Fluent spoken English
• Passion for engaging children in learning and play
• High expectations for respectful behaviour
• Strong team player
• Support for the school's Catholic nature

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Childcare disqualification check
• Prohibition check
• Right to work evidence
• Medical clearance

Other

• Two suitable references
• Birth certificate and evidence of any name changes
• Online social media check

What’s offered

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Culture of collaboration, support and high expectations
• Warm, respectful and values-driven school community
• Opportunities for professional growth within the MAC
• Free, confidential 24/7 helplines, counselling and support services
• Free annual flu vaccinations
• Flexible approach to family appointments and events