Midday Supervisor Somerford Primary School

Dorset Council UK; Coleford; On-site; GBP 2,600 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Somerford Primary School is seeking a caring and reliable Lunchtime Supervisor to join our team. The role involves supervising pupils during the lunch break, ensuring their safety, welfare and good conduct, while encouraging positive play and social interaction.

The successful candidate will work 1.25 hours per day (12:15–13:30), Monday to Friday, 38 weeks per year during term time. The salary is Band 1, Point 5 (£25,583 per annum full-time equivalent), pro rata, with actual salary around £3,654

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Able to undertake light manual tasks.
• First aid and allergy awareness training form an important part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during lunch breaks to ensure safety and orderly conduct.
• Set up and clear dining areas and support children during lunchtime.
• Promote a safe, inclusive environment and encourage positive play.
• Work as part of a team to support wellbeing and safety of children.

Skills

Communication skills

Team working

Light manual tasks

First aid training

Job description

MIDDAY ASSISTANT

Somerford Primary School is seeking a caring and reliable Lunchtime Supervisor to join our team. The role involves supervising pupils during the lunch break, ensuring their safety, welfare and good conduct, while encouraging positive play and social interaction.

MIDDAY ASSISTANT

SCH006 Somerford Primary School is seeking a caring and reliable Lunchtime Supervisor to join our team. The role involves supervising pupils during the lunch break, ensuring their safety, welfare and good conduct, while encouraging positive play and social interaction.
Duties include setting up and clearing dining areas, supporting children during lunchtime, and helping to create a safe, positive and inclusive environment. First aid and allergy awareness training form an important part of the role to ensure children remain safe while eating.
The successful candidate will have good communication skills, be able to undertake light manual tasks, and work effectively as part of a team. A commitment to promoting the wellbeing and safety of children is essential.
BCP Band 1, Point 5 £25,583 per annum (full time equivalent), pro rata.
The successful applicant will be required to work 1.25 hours per day 12.15 - 13.30
Monday - Friday, 38 weeks per year, term time only.
Actual Salary £3,654.00 per annum.
The pro rata salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and includes appropriate paid annual leave and bank holiday entitlements.
The salary quoted is the annual salary for the position at the time of advert. The salary will be paid in equal monthly instalments and will be adjusted at the start of employment and again if leaving part way through the school year to ensure the correct salary is received for the work completed in an academic year.
Interview Date Monday 28th September 2026