Lunchtime Supervisor

Walliscote Primary School, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 1UY

15 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  2 November 2026

• Closing date

  2 October 2026 at 11:59am

• Date listed

  16 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £4,540.52

Lunchtime Supervisor job summary

Join Our Team as a Lunchtime Supervisor!

We are looking for a dedicated and friendly lunchtime supervisor to support children during the busy lunchtime period. This role involves supervising pupils in the dining hall and playground, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and positive behaviour. You’ll help children develop social skills, encourage positive play and create a welcoming lunchtime environment.

This is the perfect position for anyone seeking school‑based work experience, a part‑time term‑time job, or a rewarding role that fits around family life.

Interview date: 8 October 2026

Start date: 2 November 2026

Hours: 7 hours and 30 minutes per week (Monday to Friday 12.00 - 13.30), term time only. Permanent contract.

Salary: £4,540.52

ABOUT US

At Walliscote we celebrate our unique cultural diversity which helps our pupils to develop a global perspective and learn how to interact with others in a culturally sensitive way. Working here, you will play an important part in supporting our pupils to develop essential skills such as sensitivity, empathy, and acceptance—qualities that will prepare them for secondary school and beyond. As part of our team, you will contribute to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported. If you want to become part of a community that values diversity and personal growth, and are ready to use your life experiences to inspire young minds, then we would love to hear from you. Apply now and make a positive impact on children’s lives!

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

Working at Walliscote comes with a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, professional development, and future.

Excellent Pension Contributions - We invest in your future with a pension contribution significantly above the national average.

Family‑Friendly Support - We offer five paid carer’s days per year (pro rata) to help you balance work and family responsibilities.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion - We are proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. Our school community thrives on diversity, and we aim to create a workplace where everyone feels respected and supported.

Training & Development Opportunities - You’ll have access to ongoing professional development, networking opportunities, and clear pathways for career progression. We support you in learning new skills and growing within the education sector.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

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 Walliscote Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 275 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Walliscote Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/walliscote-primary-school-weston-super-mare

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