Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant

Midsomer Norton Primary; Frome; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Selwood Academy in Frome is seeking a Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant to support pupils during lunch and help set up/clear away the dining area. The role is permanent and term-time, with a 1 hour 10 minute shift each day, Monday to Friday.

Experience in a school is helpful but full training will be provided. The position suits someone committed to pupil safety and well-being during lunch periods.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in a school would be helpful but full training will be given.

Responsibilities

• To assist in setting up and clearing away the dining area daily, assembling tables, putting out chairs and sweeping floors.
• Direct supervision of pupils during the lunch break
• To ensure pupils are well behaved in the school, in adverse weather conditions
• Where pupil conflicts arise deal with in the appropriate manner, being aware of bullying behaviour
• Understand the appropriate laid down course of action in cases of personal injury to pupils
• First Aid as required
• To attend a termly meeting with the line manager
• To be willing to work extra time for events such as the Christmas meal

Skills

Lunch supervision

Job description

* Lunchtime Supervisory AssistantNEWFast Apply# Lunchtime Supervisory AssistantEmployerLocation: Frome, SomersetContract Type: PermanentHours: Part Time, Term TimeContract Length: PermanentSalary: Grade 1 SCP 3-4Posted: 21st September 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 5th October 2026 09:00 AMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1575255Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type:Permanent* Contract Length: Permanent* Job ID: 1575255* Share :Selwood Academy are looking to appoint two enthusiastic Lunchtime Supervisory Assistants.**Monday - Friday****Working 1 hour 10 mins per day****Term time only****Grade 1 SCP 3-4 (£13.28 per hour - £13.48 per hour)****Main Responsibilities and Duties:*** To assist in setting up and clearing away the dining area daily, assembling tables, putting out chairs and sweeping floors.* Direct supervision of pupils during the lunch break* To ensure pupils are well behaved in the school, in adverse weather conditions* Where pupil conflicts arise deal with in the appropriate manner, being aware of bullying behaviour* Understand the appropriate laid down course of action in cases of personal injury to pupils* First Aid as required* To attend a termly meeting with the line manager* To be willing to work extra time for events such as the Christmas mealPrevious experience of working in a school would be helpful but full training will be given.**Closing date: Monday 5th October 2026****Interview: Monday 12th October 2026 - (please allow the whole afternoon in the first instance)**Note: We reserve the right to close the vacancy window early should we receive a large number of suitable applicants.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Selwood Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with Safer Recruitment all our posts require an enhanced criminal background check via the disclosure procedure and are subject to pre-employment checks. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.### Selwood Academy