Job Introduction
Job Description – Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant
- Closing date: Monday 9 November 2026
- Interview Date : Week Commencing Monday 16 November 2026
- Job Start Date: ASAP
- Contract/ Hours : 11:45am – 1:15pm, Monday to Friday
- Salary : A grade (£12.97 per hour)
- Location of role : Calmore Infant School
- Contact e-mail address: adminoffice@calmore-inf.hants.sch.uk
We are looking for a friendly and reliable lunchtime supervisory assistant who is prepared to undertake lunchtime duty for 1.5 hours per day during lunchtime (11:45am – 1:15pm, Monday to Friday). We require someone who is kind and conscientious to supervise our children during their lunchtime.
Calmore Infant School Overview:
We are a welcoming and friendly two form entry infant school. We pride ourselves in nurturing and supporting every child and knowing every child as an individual. We are a supportive, happy team and go the extra mile for all children.
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Promote Outdoor Play & Learning (OPAL) during lunchtime sessions
- Set up playground for lunchtime play in accordance with OPAL
- Supervise children whilst playing at lunchtime
- Supporting children with basic skills where necessary (tying shoes, buttoning up coats etc)
- Deal with behavioural and special needs issues in conjunction with the class teacher, and in line with the School’s Behaviour Policy
- Provide feedback to class teacher on any lunchtime incidents
- Use the school’s safeguarding concerns reporting system (CPOMS) to log any safeguarding concerns or observations for escalation to DSL, if required, in accordance with the School’s Safeguarding Policy and all relevant safeguarding training
- Undertake appropriate training where necessary, including but not limited to First Aid training, Safeguarding training, Health & Safety training etc.
- Provide intimate care to children who require support with toileting
- Provide basic first aid and recording of accidents in accordance with internal processes
Qualifications & Skills:
- Ideally have experience with SEN
- Has a really good understanding of the way in which children play and learn
- Provides exciting and inspiring play experiences for every child in their care
- Is a team player who can demonstrate good interpersonal skills and is self–reflective, with excellent communication skills
- Committed to high standards of personal and professional development
- Has a good sense of humour, is enthusiastic, ambitious and able to work with initiative
How to apply:
Please email our Admin Officer, Nic Gurd (adminoffice@calmore-inf.hants.sch.uk) for an application pack.
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.
