Lunch Time Supervisor

Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, WF16 9EA

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  27 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £4,272.28 Annually (Actual)

Lunch Time Supervisor job summary

Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy Part of the Blessed Peter Snow Catholic Academy Trust

Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy Heckmondwike, wishes to appoint one enthusiastic individual with the skills and knowledge necessary to fulfil the role of a Lunchtime Supervisor Assistant starting as soon as possible.

The job description outlines main duties and responsibilities under broad headings only, as it is not possible to specify every item in detail.

Post Title: Lunch Time Supervisor , Post Grade: 3, Hours: Monday-Friday, 11:45am-01:10pm, (7.50 hours per week) term time only to start ASAP.

Responsible to: Line Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:

×To supervise children and ensure their safety during the mid-day play period, both inside and outside.

× To be familiar with the school policy on Health and Safety and to ensure that it is observed at all times, e.g. Ensure that any spillage is wiped up immediately.

× To be aware of any pupil dietary requirements, and follow any health care plan in relation to these.

× To ensure the children are encouraged to try food, use cutlery and observe table manners in the dining hall.

× To ensure that packed lunch boxes are taken with the children and put back in the correct place.

× To circulate in the playground, ensuring children follow the school rules.

× To put out lunchtime play equipment and to organise games with the children.

x To supervise children at the end of the mid-day period and ensure they go to class in a quiet and orderly manner.

× To report all accidents and incidents to your line manager and to fill in the appropriate accident record forms.

× To attend a first aid training course and any other relevant training if required.

× To be familiar with the school policy and keeping children safe in education.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is dedicated, energetic and proactive, with the vision and motivation to inspire others.
• Is committed to helping us nurture excellence and drive our school forward.
• Is creative in their approach to children's learning.
• Will support partnerships with pupils, staff, parents, Governors and the community.
• Has a positive approach and enjoys a challenge.

We can offer you:

• Enthusiastic, co-operative, happy children.
• A friendly, supportive team of staff and Governors.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

If you require an appointment to visit the school prior to completing an application, please contact Mrs C Bass on telephone: 01924 400820 to make an appointment. For more information on the school you can visit the school website www.holyspiritprimary.co.uk

Application forms should be submitted through My New Term

https://www.mynewterm.com/jobs

Closing date 29.4.26 11.00am Interviews to take place 29.4.26 9.30am

This job is subject to an enhanced DBS check. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

Holy Spirit is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 208 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/holy-spirit-catholic-primary-academy

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