Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant

Governing Body; Wynyard; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Wynyard Church of England Primary School is seeking a caring Midday Supervisory Assistant to support pupils during the lunch break. You will supervise routines, encourage positive play and help children develop social skills in a safe, welcoming environment.

The successful candidate will be compassionate, patient and resilient, forming strong relationships with pupils and staff while promoting wellbeing and adherence to behaviour policies.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for working with children.
• Ability to form strong, supportive relationships with pupils.
• Patient, empathetic and positive attitude toward behavior challenges.
• Resilient, proactive and energetic.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage lunchtime routines.
• Supervise, guide and encourage children to develop social skills.
• Maintain discipline during lunch and promote adherence to school policies.
• Assist children to play by suggesting activities and teaching play skills.
• Manage the safe use of play equipment and provide first aid when required.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Empathy

Childcare experience

Job description

• Building positive relationships with pupils and staff within the school community.
• Supervise and manage routines associated with lunchtime.
• Supervise, guide and encourage children to develop good social skills, including eating and table manners.
• Maintain discipline during the lunch break and to promote adherence to the school's behaviour and anti-bullying policies.
• Assist the children to play by suggesting activities and teaching play skills.
• Manage the safe use of play equipment.
• Provide first aid treatment when required.
  A passion for working with children and a commitment to promoting well-being and social development.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to form strong and supportive relationships with children
• Demonstrate patience, empathy and a positive attitude towards overcoming behavior challenges
• A resilient, proactive and positive nature
• High levels of enthusiasm, energy and positivity when working with pupils
• Have the ability to create and maintain a safe and supportive playground environment
  Wynyard Church of England Primary School opened in 2015, quickly establishing itself within the local community, as well as achieving an 'Outstanding' grade from Ofsted in 2019 and 2024. The school offers an inspiring curriculum and provides children with high achievement, confidence and strong moral values underpinned by a distinctly Christian ethos.

At Wynyard Church of England Primary School, our vision for all children is to provide them with high achievement, confidence and strong moral values, developed through excellent teaching, a stimulating curriculum, and a robust Christian ethos. Our school is a vibrant and inclusive educational community committed to providing high quality learning experiences for all pupils. The school has a holist approach in ensuring personalised support for all pupils and strive to create an environment where every child can believe in themselves, achieve their goals and develop the skills necessary to succeed in their future. The Governing Body of Wynyard Church of England Primary School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and dedicated Midday Supervisory Assistant to start on Monday 12th October 2026. The successful candidate will be compassionate and caring and will play a vital role in providing inclusive care and support to pupils, ensuring children's safety and welfare during the lunch break. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone wanting to work in a brilliantly supportive, inspiring, and enjoyable working environment, giving you the opportunity to make a positive difference to the lives of young children every day.