Lunchtime Supervisor (Pirehill First School)Council

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant to work as part of our team supervising pupils during the lunch break, ensuring a safe environment in which their developmental and welfare needs are met. You need to be physically fit and be able to interact with all pupils in the school, encouraging play and inclusion.

Do you have:

• Experience of working with children?
• The ability to work as part of a team, building relationships with children and staff?
• A caring nature, able to support the emotional wellbeing of children?

Supervision of Pupils:

One to one supervision with chosen pupils to aid their social integration

Supervision of children before, during and after the meal, including the supervising or assisting with the deposit of leftover food from plates and receptacles provided

Assist children with their table manners and use of cutlery

Setting up and clearing away dining room equipment such as chairs and tables

Organise games and activities

Supervision of children on the playgrounds, including the use of outdoor equipment

Administering first aid

In return, we will offer you:

Happy and motivated children who are keen to learn and excel

Caring, dedicated and experienced staff who value team work

Leaders, at all levels, who are committed to school improvement and making Pirehill the very best it can be

A highly supportive and proactive Governing Body

The hours of work are Monday - Friday 11.45am to 1.15pm, term-time only

Closing date for applications is:  Noon, Monday 5 October 2026

Interviews Thursday 8 October 2026

Please send your completed application to The Bursar, Pirehill First School, Tilling Drive, Walton, Stone, ST15 0AA or email it to [email protected]

If you require further details please do not hesitate to contact the Bursar, Miss K Johnson, on 01785 3334970.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) (formerly CRB). Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service.

You will be required to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form

Shortlisted candidates need to be aware that online searches may be done as part of due diligence checks.