Lunchtime Supervisor

Lunchtime Supervisor

Contract type: Permanent

Full time equivalent: 5 Hours per week (Term Time Only)

Location: St Anne's Church Academy, Hewish

Closing Date: 17th May 2026
Proposed Interview Date: 20th May 2026
Proposed Start Date: 15th June 2026

At St Anne's Church Academy we are a busy, friendly primary school with a strong focus on student wellbeing. We are looking for a friendly, empathetic and caring Lunchtime Supervisor who will engage children during playtime, promote healthy eating, reinforce positive behaviour, and build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support children in their physical play by providing encouragement, support, advice and guidance.
• Help develop positive behaviours, working collaboratively with the existing lunchtime team and support staff.
• Listen to the children and encourage their play while maintaining necessary discipline in the playground.
• Promote student well-being by encouraging good relationships, self reliance, self esteem, and personal health and hygiene.

Qualifications and Personal Attributes

• Ability to work flexibly within a team and motivate students.
• Good interpersonal skills with both adults and children.
• Understanding of the developmental needs of children.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• First Aid qualification desirable but not essential.
• Experience of working with children desirable but not essential.

Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
• Enhanced Sick Pay scheme.
• Family Friendly leave packages.
• Collaborative professional community and access to best practice.
• Central partnership support and specialist expertise.
• Continuous Service recognition of prior entitlement.
• Dedicated CPD budget and time for professional development.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.

The trust is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and communities.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles across the trust have responsibilities related to safeguarding. Successful candidates will provide disclosure of any convictions and undergo comprehensive pre employment checks including DBS, references and fitness to work checks.