Lunchtime Supervisor

Walkley Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 2RZ

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  26 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  13 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 7.5 hours per week. 11.45am to 1.15pm 5 days per week.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £23,656 to £24,796 (pro rata)

What skills and experience we're looking for

A midday supervisor will be part of a team that is responsible for supervising pupils and the school’spremises during the midday break to ensure that the break runs effectively and that the safety andwelfare of pupils is maintained.

Duties and responsibilities

Supervision

 Supervise pupils in in the lunch area, playground and classrooms (for wet play)

 Encourage pupils to eat their lunch and monitor those who don’t, reporting any concerns to theclass teacher

 Monitor pupils that aren’t engaging in play and feed back any concerns to class teachers

Play

 Organise play activities to encourage pupils to play and make use of play equipment

 Offer educational instruction where needed to help pupils to share play equipment

 Help to resolve issues between pupils during play activities

Organisation

 Set up and put away the resources and apparatus for the area/zone you are working in during thesupervisory period.

 Set up and put away the tables, chairs and other equipment needed for eating in the lunch area

 Manage pupils’ entrance and exit from the lunch area in an orderly manner

 Clean up food and water spillages

Health and safety

 Observe pupils and the environment and take action to minimise any identified health and safetyrisks

 Deliver first aid to respond to minor incidents and refer any major incidents to a qualified first aider

 Record details of incidents in line with the school’s reporting procedures

 Be aware of and support pupils with medical/dietary needs

 Promote the school’s policy around healthy eating to pupils

 Feed back concerns relating to pupils’ health and safety to a senior member of staff

Behaviour

 Report any incidents of serious misbehaviour to the relevant staff member, in line with theschool’s behaviour policy

 Take necessary action to minimise disruption and harm to pupils, in line with the school’sbehaviour policy

 Make sure children tidy up after themselves in the lunch area and when using play resources/equipment.

 Follow any directions from class teachers on supporting specific pupils with challenging behaviour

Safeguarding

 Make sure pupils remain on the school premises during the midday break

 Look out for any unidentified visitors approaching the school and follow the school’s proceduresfor approaching/reporting individuals

 Update the school CPOMS safeguarding system regarding safeguarding incidents

Other areas of responsibility

 Read and follow the relevant school policies

 Undertake training required to develop in the role

What the school offers its staff

Walkley is an energetic and dynamic school, where learning is carried out in avery peaceful, happy, friendly, nurturing and caring manner. At Walkley we aretotally committed to the development of our pupils, to offer them the very beststart to their formal education. An education that is rich in learningopportunities and fulfilling relevant experiences, one that influences a lifelonglove of learning.

We consider our school to be like a second home and aim toinstil in children good values and attitudes that will remain with them all theirlives. We aim to make these unique and special days memorable, interesting,challenging and fun.

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

Walkley Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to disclose any cautions or convictions prior to interview.The amendments to the ROA Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain convictions and cautions are 'protected' and are therefore not subject to disclosure to employers. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

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About Walkley Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 448 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Walkley Primary School website
• Email address: enquiries@walkley.sheffield.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01142340550
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/walkley-primary-school

'Enjoyment, Achievement and Learing for life....'

Walkley Primary is a two-form entry school with a wonderful caring culture and an excellent reputation within the diverse local community. Ambitious, bespoke and creative teaching and learning inspires, challenges and empowers pupils to reach their full potential. We are now based in our newly built premises with excellent, purpose-built resources. We have a discovery zone for research; a creative zone for art, DT and science; and a dance and music studio with a greenscreen in which we promote performing arts. We also have outstanding outdoor resources, such as a forest school area and a wealth of outdoor space with the scope to develop into sports facilities.

For more information about the school, visit ww.walkley.sheffield.sch.uk

Arranging a visit to Walkley Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@walkley.sheffield.sch.uk.

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