Job Description

LUNCHTIME SUPERVISOR

WOODLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL

Grade & Scale point:

1, scp 2

Salary:

24,413 Full time equivalent, 3,459 Actual salary, 12.65/hr

Hours of work:

6.25hrs/ week, Monday to Friday, 11.50am to 1.05pm

Contract:

Permanent, Term time only (190 days per year)

Start date:

ASAP following pre-employment checks

Are you a caring and supportive person that has the enthusiasm to encourage and guide our children through their lunchtime break? Yes? We need you! Join our fabulous team of Lunchtime Supervisors!

Woodland Primary School are looking for a reliable and dedicated Lunchtime Supervisor to join our team. A caring and friendly attitude is required with good behaviour management skills and an enthusiastic participation in the activities undertaken across lunchtimes. The successful candidate will be required to promote good dining room manners and behaviour as well as support and supervise playtime activities.

Woodland Primary School is a smaller than average school with 204 pupils. It is our mission to ensure that every child who attends Woodland leaves our school with many happy memories.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Supervision of children throughout the midday lunch break.

Helping with supervision in the dining hall, during the service of meals, ensuring good eating habits and table manners.

Plan and deliver games with the children on the playground, encourage group play.

To resolve any behavioural issues efficiently following the guidance of the senior leaders.

Care for sick children and those with minor injuries/ailments, providing basic first aid treatment when required

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Experience working with children with varying ages and backgrounds

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to organise activities that engage children

The ability to work effectively as part of a team

A first aid qualification or be willing to undertake training

A knowledge and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

AS A MEMBER OF HUMBER EDUCATION TRUST, WE OFFER:

Commitment to securing the very best provision and outcomes for all children.

A Trust with expertise in every area of the curriculum, both in primary and special settings, through our Teaching & Learning Ambassadors and peer networks.

Outstanding individually tailored continual professional development for staff at all levels.

Staff who feel valued and supported in their roles.

A caring and safe environment where we recognise the diverse needs of our community, ensuring our young people from all backgrounds thrive.

Ethical working with mutual respect and collaboration.

If you believe you are the right person for the job then we would love to hear from you.

Visits to our school are welcome by appointment.

If you have any queries regarding the role or application process, please contact Courtney Thickett, HR Administrator, via Tel: 01482 787000 or cthickett@woodland.het.academy

How to apply:

Please download our application form from our Trust website https://www.humbereducationtrust.co.uk/vacancies/ , complete and email with an optional cover letter to Courtney Thickett, HR Administrator, at Woodland Primary School.

Closing date for completed applications:

8am, Monday 24 November 2025

As part of Humber Education Trust's recruitment processes, in accordance with statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates. Those shortlisted for interview will also be required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.

CONDITIONAL OFFER:

Any offer of employment to this post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service, Children's Barred List Check, Section 128 check where applicable, identity checks, medical clearance, proof of qualifications, satisfactory references and eligibility to work in the UK checks.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:

Humber Education Trust 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 underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.65 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Free fitness classes Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay Store discount
Work Location: In person