Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Gildersome; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A Catholic primary school in England is seeking a dedicated Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant to supervise children during meals and activities. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children, a strong commitment to their welfare, and the ability to foster a safe and supportive environment. Responsibilities include assisting with meals, leading playground activities, and ensuring high standards of behaviour. This role requires a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Benefits

Training

Wellbeing Support

Benefits scheme including discounts

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with or caring for children of a relevant age.
• A basic understanding of childcare, first aid, and health and safety.
• The ability to relate well to both children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils in the dining room and playground.
• Assist children with their meals and promote healthy eating.
• Lead playground games and activities.

Skills

Experience with children

Basic understanding of childcare

First aid knowledge

Strong interpersonal skills

Commitment to safeguarding

Job description

Qualifications and experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Previous experience working with or caring for children of a relevant age.
• A basic understanding of childcare, first aid, and health and safety.
• The ability to relate well to both children and adults.
• A strong commitment to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children.

What the school offers its staff

• Training
• Welbeing Support
• A staff benefits scheme including discounted public transport, a cycle-to-work scheme and retail discounts.

Further details about the role

Holy Rosary and St Anne’s Catholic Primary School is looking for a dedicated and reliable Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant to join our friendly school team.

The successful candidate will actively supervise pupils in the dining room, on the playground, and throughout the school premises. You will be a key figure in promoting the safety, wellbeing, and safeguarding of all students and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Helping pupils while they eat, including cutting up food and ensuring tables are clean and maintaining high standards for healthy eating and table manners.
• Leading children in established playground games and activities.
• Implementing school discipline policies and recording or reporting inappropriate behaviour to relevant staff.
• Reporting accidents to the Midday Supervisor and completing necessary forms.
• Fully supporting our distinctive Catholic mission and ethos, ensuring both staff and pupils follow this example.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment; as such we will pursue safer recruitment processes and will verify all references. This post is subject to a DBS check and satisfactory references. Online searches will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates.