At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise and support children during lunchtime, ensuring their safety and enjoyment.
- Company: Join the friendly team at Park Hill Primary, part of Coventry City Council.
- Benefits: Part-time hours, term-time only, perfect for students seeking flexible work.
- Other info: Opportunity to develop interpersonal skills in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on children's lives while having fun at work.
- Qualifications: Enthusiasm for working with children and good communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30394 - 37148 £ per year.
Park Hill Primary are looking to appoint a reliable and enthusiastic Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant who has a real passion for working with children.
What is the job role?
- Ensuring the supervision, safety and welfare of pupils during their mid-day break: in the dinner areas, playground and circulation areas.
- Assisting with the setting out and clearing away of tables before and after lunch, clearing tables and disposing of waste food and drink.
- Improving children’s enjoyment of lunchtime by setting up and leading play activities, supervising games, and encouraging appropriate use of equipment both on the playground and in the classrooms (during wet play).
- Managing and promoting positive behaviour of children.
Who are we looking for?
- The successful candidate will work as part of a team with good interpersonal skills and be able to multi-task in a busy environment.
- Be reliable and punctual.
- Have a calm, consistent and fair approach when responding to children’s needs.
- Be able to communicate effectively with young children.
- Be committed to the safeguarding of children.
- Be able to support children in their play, friendships and development of their social skills.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS, all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.
Interview date: Monday 4th September 2026
Closing Date: 1 September, 2026
Location: Park Hill Primary, United Kingdom (Incl. Northern Ireland)
Lunchtime Supervisor Assistant - Park Hill Primary in Coventry employer: Coventry City
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