Job Introduction
Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant
HCC Role Profile 1319
Anticipated Start: 1st September 2026
Pay - Grade A, £24,225 - £24,415 FTE, Actual £5,601 - £5,645
Hours – 7.5 hours per week, 11:45am – 1:15pm Mon-Fri, term time only
Contract – Permanent
Application Closing date – 31st August 2026
Purpose of the Role
To supervise pupils during the lunchtime period, ensuring their safety, wellbeing and positive behaviour in the dining hall and playground.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up the dining hall before lunch, including laying and preparing tables.
- Supervise pupils during lunch breaks, both indoors and outdoors.
- Encourage good behaviour, social interaction and safe play.
- Assist pupils in the dining hall and promote good table manners.
- Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming dining environment.
- Wipe and reset tables between sittings to ensure the dining hall is ready for the next group of pupils.
- Clean and tidy tables and dining areas at the end of the lunch service.
- Deal with minor incidents and report any concerns to the appropriate staff member.
- Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and school policies at all times.
- Support the welfare and inclusion of all pupils.
Person Specification
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with children and adults.
- Ability to supervise groups of children calmly and confidently.
- Ability to carry out basic cleaning and preparation duties within the dining hall.
- Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team.
- Caring, patient and approachable.
- Understanding of the importance of safeguarding and child welfare.
- Commitment to promoting positive behaviour and inclusion.
Desirable
- Experience of working with children in a school, childcare or voluntary setting.
- Experience in a catering, hospitality or dining environment.
- Basic First Aid qualification.
- Experience supporting children with additional needs.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
