Lunchtime Supervisor - Merryfields School

About This Role

Merryfields School is a 113-place generic special school for children aged 4-11 years in Wolstanton, Newcastle‑Under‑Lyme, and is part of the Manor Hall Academy Trust. We provide a safe, stimulating and caring environment, maintaining a friendly, inclusive and professional atmosphere where nurturing children’s love of learning is at the heart of everything we do.

We are seeking to appoint a permanent Lunchtime Supervisor as soon as possible. The role is 7.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 11:45‑13:15 during term time, and is paid over 12 months.

• Support children in the dining room and promote their independence.
• Supervise and organise games and activities that interest and engage children.
• Collaborate with the team of lunchtime supervisors under the direction of Senior Staff.
• Maintain a friendly, inclusive and professional atmosphere.
• Attend any training and development opportunities provided.

• A supportive school community
• Training and development opportunities
• Free on‑site parking
• Free tea and coffee making facilities
• Cycle‑to‑work and tech schemes
• Health and wellbeing support
• Retail discounts including supermarkets, high street shops and restaurants

Please submit your application via My New Term at  In line with safer recruitment practices, we are unable to accept CVs. If you have any questions about this process or would like to arrange a visit, please contact us by email at

Merryfields School is a multi‑cultural and diverse school and actively encourages applications from all candidates. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A copy of the Safeguarding Policy is available on our website. This position is subject to Safer Recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check, and will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

Shortlisted candidates will consent to an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance 2025 and references will be requested prior to interview.

Closing date for applications is 5pm on Wednesday 11th March 2026. Interviews will take place on Friday 20th March 2026.