Midday Supervisor

Rainford CofE Primary School; Rainford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Rainford CofE Primary School is seeking a Lunch Time Supervisor to help supervise pupils during the lunch break, support play, and care for their needs. You’ll promote positive behaviour, inclusion, and safe, tidy dining areas.

Key duties include guiding children to eat and become independent, assist with first aid, keep records, and uphold the lunchtime vision of the school. The role requires patience, strong communication, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Patience, positivity and a love for working with children.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A team player who is eager to help children thrive.

Responsibilities

• To make the lunchtime an enjoyable and exciting part of the day
• Promoting positive behaviour and manners.
• To promote inclusion of all the pupils in the school
• Supporting children to become independent at eating (e.g. teaching children knife and fork skills)
• Administer first aid and help to maintain records
• Ensure the eating environment is clean
• Promoting the school’s lunchtime vision

Skills

Patience

Positivity

Teamwork

Clear communication

Job description

Main Purpose:

To supervise children during lunch time whilst eating and supporting their play and caring for their needs during the lunchtime period.

What We’re Looking For:

• Patience, positivity and a love for working with children.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A team player who is eager to help children thrive.

Main Duties:

• To make the lunchtime an enjoyable and exciting part of the day
• Promoting positive behaviour and manners.
• To promote inclusion of all the pupils in the school
• Supporting children to become independent at eating (e.g. teaching children knife and fork skills)
• Administer first aid and help to maintain records
• Ensure the eating environment is clean
• Promoting the school’s lunchtime vision

Closing date : 2nd October 2026

Shortlisting : 5th October 2026

Interviews: 7th October 2026

Liverpool Diocesan Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment to keeping children safe. Any offer of employment will be subject to statutory pre-employment checks including satisfactory references, online checks, Enhanced DBS and Barred List checks. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended in 2013 & 2020) and shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose any relevant criminal history prior to interview. Candidates must also be able to demonstrate their Right to Work in the United Kingdom.