Midday Supervisory Assistant

Lonsdale School; Stevenage; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Lonsdale School is seeking a lunchtime supervisor to provide structured support to pupils during the lunch period, ensuring a safe, well-organised and positive environment. The role involves assisting with dining, personal care as trained, and promoting social learning opportunities.

The postholder will follow school procedures, maintain health and safety standards and be flexible to undertake reasonable duties as directed by the Headteacher. DBS checks are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide structured lunchtime support to pupils in a safe and well-organised environment.
• Prepare the dining area and assist pupils with personal care as trained.
• Promote social interaction and learning opportunities and supervise play activities.
• Adhere to health and safety policies and carry out additional duties as directed by the Headteacher.

Job description

This role provides structured support to pupils during the lunchtime period, ensuring a safe, well‑organised and positive environment.

The working hours are Monday to Thursday 12.00 - 2.00pm and Friday 11.30am - 1.30pm.

Key responsibilities include preparing the dining area, offering individual support in line with training and school procedures, and meeting pupils’ personal care needs. The postholder will promote appropriate social and learning opportunities and support purposeful play activities. A consistent and proactive approach to health and safety is essential, along with the flexibility to undertake additional reasonable duties as directed by the Headteacher.

Lonsdale School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people.

All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks.

Online checks will be completed in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.