Lunchtime Supervisor

Overview

Role:
Lunchtime Supervisor (Previous applicants need not apply)

Location:

The Vaynor First School

Contract:

the working days on commencement will be Monday

Friday and Times: 12.25pm-1.25pm Salary:
Scale 1 Point 2 Full time salary £24,413 pro rata term time only with 12.5 hours Actual salary based on 5 hours £2,776 Closing date: 24th February 2026 Interview date: 26th February 2026

School Values and Mission At The Vaynor First School our school motto 0

Inspired to be the best that I can be0, encapsulates the vision for our children and our team alike.

At The Vaynor First School, our children understand this to be:

• To do my very best each day
• To be proud of myself and the choices I make
• To be a great learner by using my superpowers
• To value each other and our world
• To have a healthy body and mind to face any challenge

Main Purpose of the Post

To ensure, individually or as part of a team, the welfare and safety of all children during lunchtime

Specific Responsibilities and Tasks

• Under the direction and control of the Lead Lunchtime Supervisor
• General supervision, counselling and discipline of children within the procedures of the school including to supervise children on school premises and grounds and to supervise children who use catering facilities at school.
• To maintain good discipline and order in accordance with the Behaviour Policy promoting positive discipline and good relationships based on respect and kindness.
• To ensure a safe environment and report or record any hazards or dangers in accordance with the Health and Safety Policy.
• To help children partake of food and encourage the children to use cutlery correctly.
• To be in charge of a group of pupils in the playground or classrooms according to the weather
• To encourage and support children to participate in positive play activities and games.
• Ensuring children are not in unsupervised areas
• To see that pupils, wash their hands and attend their necessary toilet requirements before and after lunch
• Monitoring the use of the toilets to ensure they are being used appropriately
• To attend any pupil who becomes sick or ill during the lunch period, escorting pupils to the school office if required
• Reporting any relevant matters or dangers to the Lead Children’s Lunchtime Supervisor.
• To liaise with class teachers and inform them of any issues regarding the children’s behaviour and welfare.
• To use initiative in monitoring events occurring on the school premises and grounds.
• Supporting children to be independent by helping them with tasks.
• Answering questions from pupils.
• Assist with the provision of general care and welfare to pupils and to be mindful of the need to maintain a safe environment at all times.
• Helping/encouraging children to eat food when necessary.
• Undertake ancillary duties as necessary (i.e., setting up and clearing away tables, mop up spillages, cleaning tables and dining area).
• To watch for intruders on the site during periods of duty.
• To maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff in their training and development.

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunity

The Vaynor First, Redditch is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Confidentiality guidelines must be observed.

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