Lunchtime Supervisor

West Huntspill Primary Academy, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3QE

6 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  20 April 2026

• Closing date

  9 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  3 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 5 to 7.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: TPLTSS1 £2,821 - £4,232 (actual salary)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidates will have:

• Experience of working within a school is ideal but not essential.
• Ability to adhere to working procedures and policies within the school environment.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, patient, motivated , flexible and adaptable.

What the school offers its staff

At the Priory Learning Trust, we offer an incredible, comprehensive employee benefits package. This includes..

• The PLaTform -Access to our dedicated wellbeing centre & exclusive shopping discounts.
• Healthshield -Funded Healthcare Scheme for employees and all dependents, which provides services such as a 24/7 GP Line & Healthcare cashback.
• Discounted nursery fees for parents AND grandparents at our Academy pre schools.
• Contributory pension scheme offering generous employer contribution rates.
• CPD opportunities both internally & externally.
• A very friendly school community with dedicated, supportive & inspiring colleagues.
• Health & Fitness offers, including incredible discounts on @Worle Sports Centre and Nuffield Health, and a Cycle 2 Work Scheme.
• Flu vaccinations.

Flexible working opportunities

We pride ourselves on being a flexible employer and creating a supportive, team-focused environment that values staff wellbeing. TPLT strives to accommodate a variety of working arrangements, so we encourage you to apply.

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.

The Priory Learning Trust are looking to recruit 2 Lunchtime Supervisors to work at our West Huntspill Primary School.

The role will include serving lunches and providing supervision in the school hall during lunch time, encouraging positive social skills and good manners. We are a small, friendly village school dedicated to improving outcomes for all children and providing first-class pastoral and educational support for all. We are looking for an empathetic, compassionate and motivated member of staff who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and equal opportunities for all.This is an ideal opportunity for those looking to gain experience and start a career in education.

As part of this role, you will:

• Support children in unstructured times, providing encouragement, support, advice and guidance.
• Help develop positive behaviours, working collaboratively with the existing lunchtime team and support staff.
• Setting up and clearing away the lunch hall ready for daily use.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Lunchtime Supervisor JD THPA.pdf - 91 KB (opens in new tab)

About West Huntspill Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 102 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: West Huntspill Primary Academy website
• Email address: hr@theplt.org.uk
• Phone number: 01934 529357
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/west-huntspill-primary-academy

Arranging a visit to West Huntspill Primary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@theplt.org.uk.

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