The main purpose of the role is to supervise and assist children during lunchtime, inside the school and on the playground, to ensure a safe and positive learning environment is maintained and that all children behave in an appropriate manner.  This role covers a range of activities to ensure that lunchtimes at school are a safe and effective part of children’s education and development.

We are looking to appoint a confident Lunchtime Supervisor. The successful candidate will need to be able to:

• Provide a safe environment for children and take responsibility for supervising and assisting children over the lunchtime period.

• To monitor children in the dining room in order to encourage children to eat healthy, balanced lunches.

• Make decisions to resolve problems and issues that may arise during the lunchtime period

• Be a team player with great communication skills, a sense of humour and ability to develop positive relationships with both children and adults.

• We are looking for people who are passionate about supporting exciting, meaningful play experiences for our children and committed to our school vision.

• Liaise with teaching staff to share information, concerns and issues regarding children to ensure that there is continuity in helping to solve any issues or problems throughout the school.

• Deal with, record and make appropriate decisions concerning first aid incidents and illness to ensure maximum safety for the children during lunchtime. Check, monitor and resolve health and welfare issues, and where necessary refer these to appropriate members of staff.

  
  Closing date: 11th June 2026

  Interviews expected to be held: w/c 15th June 2026

CV's submitted without a fully completed Lion Academy Trust application form will not be considered.

Lion Academy Trust 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 require two positive references from current and previous employers. The position is subject to an enhanced DBS and completion of a medical check.