At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise children during lunch and ensure a positive dining experience.
- Company: Join The Harbour Schools Partnership, dedicated to equality and community.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive environment, and a chance to make a difference.
- Other info: Permanent position with 38 weeks of work per year.
- Why this job: Be a role model for children while enjoying a fun, engaging work atmosphere.
- Qualifications: Confident in supervising children, good communication skills, team player.
Salary £24,796 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked) Pro‑rata salary: £3,495 (A3) gross per annum (subject to change depending on agreed working pattern on appointment).
Working Pattern: Permanent position, 38 weeks per year, 12pm – 1:15pm, Monday to Friday.
About the Role: Your main focus is to help supervise children during lunch and support the smooth running of the dining environment.
- Setting up and clearing the dining room before and after service
- Supervising pupils to ensure safe, positive behaviour
- Encouraging good table manners and cleanliness
- Assisting children with cutlery where needed
- Administering first aid in line with school policy
What We’re Looking For:
- Able to supervise children confidently and calmly
- Literate, numerate and able to follow instructions
- A good communicator who can work effectively with pupils and staff
- A team player with a positive, supportive attitude
- Able to carry out the duties of the post with reasonable adjustments where necessary
Desirable (but not essential):
- Experience working with children
- Experience in a catering environment
- GCSE level education or equivalent
Why Join Us? As part of The Harbour Trust Partnership, you will be joining a school committed to equality, inclusion and fostering good relationships within the community.
Eligibility: Employment requires an enhanced DBS disclosure. To be successful, you must be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions and must provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.
Closing Date: Applications close on 12 noon, 10th September 2026.
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