Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant - Short Wood Primary School

Overview

Short Wood Primary School is looking to appoint the following member of staff as soon as possible.

Supervisory Assistant (Lunchtimes)

The Lunchtime Supervisor role is to assist in ensuring that lunchtimes run as smoothly as possible and to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children in school.

• To supervise the children during the lunchtime period.
• To supervise in order to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children in school and to support a smooth lunchtime experience.
• The applicant must be able to communicate in English fluently and effectively.

1 hour per day during the lunchtime period 11:30am–1:30pm dependent on the area of school covered, with some flexibility as per the needs of the school. 5 hours per week (1 hour per day), term time only.

NJC Scale 1, point 2 • £12.65 p/h FTE. £24,413 p/a pro rata.

Job Description, Person Specification and Application Form available below or by email – offi, or from the school (please send a large SAE).

Applications to be emailed to:
Offi

Closing Date: 4 February 2026 by 9am

Interview date: 10 February 2026

Short Wood Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as other pre-appointment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2025).

As this role is in regulated activity it also requires checks under the Childcare Disqualification Regulations and Childcare Act 2006. We invite you to read our Safer Recruitment FAQs and Child Protection Policy before applying for this post, both of which are available on our school website.

• Application Form
• Job Description & Person Specification