Lunchtime Supervisor

The Dame Ellen Pinsent School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B13 0RW

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  16 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  5 January 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: £24,027.00 Annually (FTE) Salary is pro-rata (6.25hours weekly)

Lunchtime Supervisor job summary

1.1 As part of a team assisting the Senior Lunchtime Supervisor/Head Teacher in securing the safety and welfare of pupils during the midday break. This will involve effective supervision of pupils in and about the premises and site(s) of the school

2. Key Responsibilities

Supervision and control of pupils in the dining hall including:

2.1 Where appropriate, assist/supervise pupils with their general hygiene requirements (washing, toileting changing clothing etc. in accordance with School Policy) prior to entering the dining room

2.2 Organising dinner queue and entrance of pupils into dining hall and from dining hall to playground; ensuring good behaviour and calm atmosphere. Following the school’s Behaviour for Learning policy to support children to behaviour appropriately Reporting incidents to Class Teacher/Senior Leadership/Senior Lunchtime Supervisor according to severity of incident

2.3 Directing pupils to seats, deciding on seating arrangements, separating problem pupils where necessary

2.4 Encouraging pupils to eat (including those with packed lunches) and follow lunchtime procedures, encouraging good table manners.

2.5 Being aware of pupils on special or restricted diets for medical reasons from information provided at the school. Assisting pupils with cutting up food, pouring liquids etc. where necessary

2.6 Encouraging social skills and good table manners, ensuring safety with knives and forks. Ensuring pupils tidy/clear up in a satisfactory manner

2.7 Cleaning up spillages when food is spilt or dropped where such spillages are hazardous to pupils/staff

2.8 Dealing with any spillages in the dining hall in accordance with infection control procedures, ensure pupil goes to the medical room if appropriate

2.9 Sharing responsibility with other Lunchtime Supervisors and/or teacher for the maintenance of order and discipline in the dining hall area.

Supervision and control of pupils in the playground and about other school premises, including:

2.10 Where appropriate, collecting pupils from classrooms if going straight into the playground, ensuring they are adequately dressed for the prevailing weather conditions where necessary

2.11 Supervision and control of the school entrance during lunch break to ensure children do not leave the playground without permission/authorisation. Check on any strangers who may enter school premises in accordance with school guidelines, be observant of any loiterers and report to Headteacher/Senior Lunchtime Supervisor

2.12 Direction of pupils to the playground and supervision of their activities and behaviour, ensuring their safety and well-being, providing emotional support where necessary

2.13 Preventing bullying, being aware of changes in friendships, encouraging socialising, play etc. Occasionally participating in games

2.14 Discouraging any dangerous activities. Dealing with any unacceptable or challenging behaviour under the direction of guidelines in operation at the school

2.15 Encourage positive behaviour (following the school policy) and report any inappropriate behaviour to the Class Teacher/ Senior Leadership//Senior Lunchtime Supervisor

2.16 Supervision and control of pupils inside school premises when they are not allowed outside in inclement weather. Occupying pupils in various games and activities

2.17 Ensuring in accordance with instructions given that all pupils return to the care of teachers at the end of the lunch period

Associated Ancillary Duties:

2.18 Reporting any damage or blockages in toilets to Site Manager

2.19 Ensuring that any pupils who suffer accident or injury are dealt with appropriately in accordance with the School’s agreed procedures

2.20 Being aware of cultural differences between pupils, dealing with any incidents of racism or sexism in accordance with agreed procedures

2.21 Assist with cleaning the dining hall, tidying the playground/classroom at the end of lunchtime

General

2.22 The employee is responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people he/she is responsible for or comes into contact with.

2.23 To ensure all tasks are carried out with due regard to Health and Safety

2.24 To adhere to the ethos of the school

2.24.1 To promote the agreed vision and aims of the school

2.24.2 To set an example of personal integrity and professionalism

2.24.3 Attendance at appropriate staff meetings and parents evenings

2.25 Any other duties as commensurate within the grade in order to ensure the smooth running of the school

We are committed to recruiting candidates who share our commitment to safeguarding and therefore we apply robust recruitment and selection procedures to ensure the staff working at Dame Ellen Pinsent School are suitable and understand their responsibility to safeguard pupils and promote their welfare. We encourage all applicants to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of pupils.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore, the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Dame Ellen Pinsent School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applying for the job

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About The Dame Ellen Pinsent School

• School type: Special school, ages 5 to 11
• School size: 146 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Dame Ellen Pinsent School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-dame-ellen-pinsent-school

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