Lunchtime Support Assistant: Calm, Caring Child Champion

Wyvern Academy; Nottington; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction and training

Professional development

Inclusive team

Career development within SET

Job summary

Wyvern Academy in England is looking for a midday supervisor to support pupils during one of the busiest parts of their day. You’ll help pupils eat, stay safe, and feel valued in a lively lunchtime environment.

You’ll build trusting relationships, supervise in the dining hall, encourage good hygiene and positive behaviour, support pupils with different needs, and work with colleagues to ensure every pupil has a calm, inclusive lunchtime.

Qualifications

• Kind, enthusiastic and reliable; genuine love for working with children and young people.
• Patient, empathetic and calm, even when things don’t go to plan.
• A positive role model and a friendly, reassuring presence.
• Organised and able to multitask in a busy environment.
• Compassionate, open-minded and creative—every pupil is unique.

Responsibilities

• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils to create a safe and supportive lunchtime environment
• Supervising pupils in the dining hall, ensuring their safety, wellbeing and dignity at all times
• Encouraging good hygiene, polite table manners and healthy eating habits
• Supporting pupils with individual needs to ensure lunchtime is a positive experience for everyone
• Setting up and clearing the dining area, keeping the hall clean, tidy and welcoming
• Cleaning and tidying equipment, including trays, beakers and cutlery
• Maintaining calm and organisation, even during busy or challenging moments
• Working closely with colleagues to ensure every pupil's needs are met with care and creativity
• Bringing energy, positivity and joy to lunchtime - because it really matters

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Calm under pressure

Positive role model

Organised

Flexible

Job description

Wyvern Academy in England is looking for a midday supervisor to support pupils during one of the busiest parts of their day. You’ll help pupils eat, stay safe, and feel valued in a lively lunchtime environment.

You’ll build trusting relationships, supervise in the dining hall, encourage good hygiene and positive behaviour, support pupils with different needs, and work with colleagues to ensure every pupil has a calm, inclusive lunchtime.