Job Description

Salary

Salary calculated in line with NJC pay scale, Grade 3, 25,185 - 25,989 per annum pro-rated (starting salary (3,027 per annum)

Contractual hours

5

Basis

Part Time

Job type

Support Staff - Other

Location

Gloucester

Job category

Midday Supervisor

Date posted

09/09/2025

Job reference

GST-R1403



Widden Primary School have an exciting opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic individual to join our existing lunchtime team.

Working as a member of the lunchtime team, you will ensure that our children have a meaningful lunchtime eating and play experience every day. Duties will include getting children ready for lunchtime, supervising handwashing, setting up tables and chairs for lunch, cleaning up afterwards and helping pupils with their meals. Outside, you will help to create a safe and stimulating outdoor environment that offers social, active and creative play experiences for all, and your emphasis will be to actively support and initiate play among our children.

Main duties and responsibilities:

Assist children at lunch, i.e., washing hands, with queuing, getting seated, opening packets, spillages, disputes, clearing plates and encourage good eating and social skills. Clean and clear the hall during the lunchtime as required (spillages, clearing food waste, trays and cutlery) May also include setting up, clean, pack down and store dining furniture at the end of lunchtime. Sweep the floor ready for use in the afternoon Facilitate play opportunities and act as an ambassador for play Work with the site team and other lunchtime staff to ensure that all of the children have a safe site for play Co-ordinate and communicate between play zones and dining hall to ensure that all children visit the dining hall and eat their lunch Assess play areas for risks daily and communicating / implementing any changes required Assist with putting out and packing away play equipment Promote and safeguard the welfare of all children in accordance with the MAT's child protection and behaviour management policies Attend periodic team meetings and/or training for professional development

Why join Widden Primary School

and Greenshaw Learning Trust?

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are 'Always Learning'.

To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our 'Why you should work for GLT' recruitment brochure on our jobs portal.

We offer our staff a range of benefits including:

Professional development and career progression Generous pension scheme Blue Light Card Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only) An Employee Assistance Programme Gym Discounts Free eye tests Cycle to work scheme Being part of a great team and expanding organisation


Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

Closing date for receipt of applications is

Sunday 28th September at 11:59pm

. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.