Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant

Wickersley Partnership Trust; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Westfield Health

Local Government Pension Scheme

Teacher Pension Scheme

Job summary

Aston Hall Junior and Infant School is seeking a Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant to help supervise lunch and play periods, ensuring a safe, fun and organised break for pupils.

You will work under the Senior Midday Supervisor, supporting meals, encouraging positive behaviour and supervising activities to keep areas safe and welcoming.

Qualifications

• Friendly, reliable individual who enjoys working with children.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the dining hall and playground during lunch.
• Assist pupils during meals and encourage good behaviour.
• Keep the dining area clean and organise activities, including indoors on rainy days.
• Follow the academy's behaviour guidelines and inform the Senior Midday Supervisor.
• Monitor areas and report incidents to safeguard pupils.
• Support pupils' welfare and hygiene and assist in injuries per policy.

Skills

Friendly and reliable

Supervision

Behaviour management

Working with children

Job description

ROLE: Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant

SCHOOL: Aston Hall Junior and Infant School

SALARY: WPT Band 2 £26016 (£3096 pro-rata)

CONTRACT: Permanent

HOURS: 5 term time only, plus all inset days

Are you a friendly and reliable individual who enjoys working with children? We are looking for enthusiastic Lunchtime Supervisory Assistants to join our team, ensuring that our students have a safe, fun, and organised break in the middle of their school day.

About WPT

At Wickersley Partnership Trust (WPT), we are fueled by a single commitment: 'We never knowingly do less for other people's children than we would for our own.' As a thriving network of schools across South Yorkshire, we combine high expectations with embedded inclusivity. We do not work in silos; instead, we rely on deep collaboration and school-to-school support to ensure every student develops socially, emotionally, and academically to achieve the highest standards.

About the Role

Lunchtime is an important part of the school day, allowing students to recharge and socialise. As a Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant, you will work under the direction of the Senior Midday Supervisor to oversee the dining hall and playground areas. You will be a friendly face for the students, helping them with their meals, encouraging good behaviour, and supervising activities. Whether it is keeping the dining area clean or organising games on a rainy day, your contribution will ensure the environment remains safe and welcoming for everyone.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the overall supervision of designated areas, assisting pupils at meal times and ensuring pupils take responsibility for clearing eating facilities by removing food and debris.
• Perform basic cleaning tasks to meet the academy's Health and Safety standards.
• Supervise organised activities, especially indoors during inclement weather, to encourage the development of social skills and self-discipline, ensuring equipment is utilised effectively and stored safely.
• Be aware of the academy's behaviour guidelines and deal with the misbehaviour of any pupils, keeping the Senior Midday Supervisor informed.
• Monitor designated areas, ensuring that any incidents or security breaches are reported appropriately to ensure the safeguarding of pupils.
• Provide appropriate care and support to pupils, ensuring their welfare and hygiene needs are met.
• In the event of any injuries, deal immediately with the situation by referring to the Senior Midday Supervisor and following the academy's policy and procedure.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary
• Generous Local Government (support staff) and Teacher Pension Schemes
• Health and Wellbeing, including a Westfield Health subscription
• Professional Growth and Development

Closing Date: Noon, Friday 6th November 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 9th November 2026

In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, the appointment will be subject to an enhanced criminal record check and satisfactory references. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service

Supporting Statement Requirements

• Why are you applying for this position
• How you meet the competencies of this role using examples from your current and previous experience (please refer to the documents attached to the advert)
• Any information which you consider relevant that you have not already mentioned