Lunchtime Supervisor Assistant - Park Hill Primary

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- Park Hill Primary

Park Hill Primary are looking to appoint a reliable and enthusiastic Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant who have a real passion for working with children.

Ensuring the supervision, safety and welfare of pupils during their mid-day break: in the dinner areas, playground and circulation areas.

Assisting with the setting out and clearing away of tables before and after lunch, clearing tables and disposing of waste food and drink.

Improving children’s enjoyment of lunchtime, by setting up and leading play activities, this will include supervising games, encouraging appropriate use of equipment both on the playground and in the classrooms (during wet play)

Managing and promoting positive behaviour of children.

The successful candidate will:

• work part of a team with good interpersonal skills and able to multi-task in a busy environment
• is reliable and punctual
• have a calm, consistent and fair approach when responding to children’s needs
• be able to communicate effectively with young children
• be committed to the safeguarding of children
• be able to support children in their play, friendships and development of their social skills

Interview date:
Monday 4 th September 2026

Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented, we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply. This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS, all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

• Frequency Annual
• Job Reference coventrycc/TP/504/13217
• Contract Type Part Time Permanent
• Working Hours 6.66 per week
  - Term Time Only 38 weeks
• Closing Date 1 September, 2026
• Job Category Schools/Academies
  - Support Staff Roles
• Business Unit Schools
• Location Park Hill Primary, United Kingdom (Incl. Northern Ireland)