Midday Supervisor

St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy; Manchester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

St Bernadette's Roman Catholic Primary School, Manchester, is seeking a Mid-Day Supervisor to help create a safe, happy lunchtime where children can enjoy their break and return to class ready to learn.

You will promote positive behaviour, support active and purposeful play, and work with colleagues to ensure every child feels valued, cared for, and safeguarded during lunchtimes. This role also offers teamwork and communication development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, caring, and reliable, with a love for working with children.
• Capable of promoting positive behaviour and wellbeing during lunchtimes.
• Able to communicate effectively with children, families and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Promote positive behaviour during lunchtime and support children's wellbeing.
• Ensure safety and supervise play to encourage active, purposeful activities.
• Build warm relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Work as part of a team and use initiative when needed.

Skills

Child care

Teamwork

Communication

Positive behaviour

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring, and reliable Mid-Day Supervisor to join our friendly and dedicated team. The successful candidate will help create a safe, happy, and inclusive environment where children can enjoy their lunchtime, build positive friendships, and return to class ready to learn. As an important member of our school community, you will support children during lunchtime by promoting positive behaviour, encouraging active and purposeful play, and always ensuring their safety and wellbeing. You will work closely with colleagues to provide high-quality care and supervision, contributing positively to the wider life of the school. We are looking for someone who enjoys working with children, values teamwork, communicates positively, and is committed to helping make lunchtimes a fun, safe, and enjoyable experience for every child.

We are seeking an individual who:

• Is enthusiastic, caring, and enjoys working with children, helping to create a safe, happy, and welcoming lunchtime environment where everyone feels included.
• Has a genuine passion for supporting children's wellbeing and understands the importance of positive play, social interaction, and encouraging good behaviour during lunchtime.
• Is reliable, positive, and enjoys working as part of a team, while also using their own initiative when needed.
• Has excellent communication skills and can build warm, positive relationships with children, colleagues, and families.
• Can encourage children to play safely, resolve minor disagreements calmly, and promote kindness, respect, and good manners.
• Is committed to providing high-quality care and supervision, ensuring children's safety and helping every child feel valued, supported, and able to enjoy their lunchtime.
• Is keen to learn, share ideas, and contribute to making lunchtime a positive, enjoyable, and rewarding experience for every child.