At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise and support pupils during lunchtime, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience.
- Company: Join a caring school community dedicated to pupil wellbeing.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension scheme, health plan, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Training provided, with excellent career growth and networking opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on children's lives while enjoying a rewarding role.
- Qualifications: Warm, patient, and good communication skills; experience with children is a plus.
We are looking for a caring, reliable, and enthusiastic Midday Supervisor to join our welcoming school community. This is a rewarding role where you will play a key part in ensuring a safe, happy, and enjoyable lunchtime experience for our pupils.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise pupils during lunchtime in the dining hall, playground, and classrooms (during wet weather)
- Support children with eating, including cutting food and encouraging good table manners
- Promote positive behaviour and lead engaging playground games and activities
- Ensure pupils’ safety at all times, including in toilets and during transitions
- Maintain a clean environment by managing spillages and cleaning tables
- Set up and store play equipment
- Provide basic first aid and report any accidents or incidents
- Build positive relationships with children and staff
What We’re Looking For
- Someone who is warm and caring and enjoys working with children
- A positive and patient approach to working with children
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Awareness of safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
- Ability to take initiative and respond calmly in busy situations
- Proactive and able to organise and lead simple play activities
Additional Information
- Termly paid training meeting with the Headteacher
- Safeguarding and First Aid training provided (refreshed every three years)
- Responsibility for play equipment and ensuring first aid resources are maintained
Our Employee Benefits
- Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution
- Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
- A strong and caring ethos among staff and students
- Networking opportunities across our trust
- Salary sacrifices cycle to work scheme
- Healthcare plan through Medicash
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme emotional, financial and legal support to both you and your family
- Health and Wellbeing through Medicash with access to a 24/7 Telephone Support Service and Face to Face counselling service
Oak Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in their care and expects everybody working for the organisation to share this commitment. To this end any offer of employment will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances. Please contact Unsworth Primary School on 0161 766 4876.
Midday Supervisor NEW Unsworth Primary Posted today Bury £3,838 Expires on 07/07/2026 employer: Bury Council
Unsworth Primary School is an excellent employer that fosters a warm and caring environment, making it an ideal place for those passionate about working with children. With a strong commitment to employee development, we offer excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities, alongside a generous Local Government Pension Scheme and comprehensive health benefits. Our supportive work culture encourages teamwork and positive relationships, ensuring that every staff member feels valued and empowered in their role.
