Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant

Selwood Academy; Frome; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Selwood Academy in Frome, Somerset, is hiring two Lunchtime Supervisory Assistants on a part-time, term-time basis. The role covers lunch-time supervision of pupils, helping to set up and clear the dining area, and ensuring safety and conduct during breaks. Training is provided; prior school experience is helpful but not required.

The positions are paid at Grade 1 SCP 3-4 (£13.28–£13.48 per hour) for the duration of term time, with the potential for extra hours for events such as Christmas meals.

Responsibilities

• Set up and clear dining area daily: arrange tables, chairs, sweep floors.
• Direct supervision of pupils during lunch breaks.
• Ensure pupils are well behaved in all conditions and manage conflicts.
• Provide first aid when required and follow safeguarding procedures.
• Attend termly meetings with line manager; willing to work extra time for events.

Job description

# Lunchtime Supervisory AssistantEmployer: Selwood AcademyLocation: Frome, SomersetContract Type: PermanentHours: Part Time, Term TimeContract Length: PermanentSalary: Grade 1 SCP 3-4Posted: 2nd November 2026Expires: 16th November 2026 09:00 AMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1582057* Share :* PrintSelwood 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 16th November 2026 (9am)****Interview: Thursday 26th November 2026 (please allow the full day in the first instance)**Note: We reserve the right to close the vacancy window early should we receive a large number of suitable applicants.### AttachmentsLunchtime Supervisory Assistant Sep JD & PS 26Data Protection and Data Breach PolicyTrust Annual Report 2025MNSP Recruitment Brochure### 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.