Lunchtime Supervisor
Banwell Primary School, Banwell, Somerset, BS29 6DBThis job expired on 7 November 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 December 2025
Closing date
7 November 2025 at 11:59am
Date listed
21 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £5,048.89
Lunchtime Supervisor job summary
A lunchtime supervisor is responsible for supporting children in the dining areas and playground during school lunchtimes. You’ll support the school with the safety, welfare and behaviour of children and help the children with dining and social skills and a positive play experience. This role is ideal for anyone looking to gain school employment experience or just a few hours work per week in term-time.
THE ROLE
- Fixed term contract until 31 August 2026 with scope to potentially become permanent pending a review of the staffing establishment.
- 8 hours and 45 minutes per week, Monday-Friday 11:45am - 1:30pm.
- Pay grade E1C, actual salary £5,048.89 per annum
- Term time only working
- Interview date: 14 November 2025
- Start date: 1 December 2025
- First aid training provided, previous experience is not required and you will be involved in supporting children with OPAL play during lunchtime
ABOUT US
Join our vibrant team at Banwell, where dedication and commitment bring our school to life every day. Our staff work tirelessly to nurture each pupil as an individual, providing enriching opportunities both inside and outside the classroom.
We are a small village school with a strong sense of community. Working closely with colleagues in a smaller school promotes collaboration and shared experiences and supports personal development through community involvement and meaningful relationships. Plus, our partnership with our other trust schools opens up opportunities for personal growth.
If you are passionate about making a difference and helping children thrive, join us at Banwell Primary School! Together, we can inspire the next generation to leave our school more curious than when they arrived.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
We are helping you take care of your future with a pension contribution well above average.
We are helping you take care of your family, by offering five paid care days (on a pro rata basis).
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. Our goal is to ensure that every pupil and staff member feels included and supported, encouraging a community where everyone can thrive together.
We provide quality, ongoing professional development and network opportunities, and clear pathways for career growth, enabling you to learn new skills and enhance your teaching practice.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
Further information about the job
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.
About Banwell Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 127 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Banwell Primary School website
Why choose Banwell?
Stronger relationships: as a small, village school we have a strong team and a tight-knit community meaning that we can get to know our children, team and surrounding community well. Although our school is small, our access larger sports, cultural and arts events with our academy trust means the children of Banwell (and beyond), have more aspirational experiences and meet other children and people from all walks of life. Our teachers can consistently broaden their skills in foundation subjects such as art, music and sports/PE.
Responsibility potential: as a small team, teachers can have more opportunities to take on leadership roles and participate in decision-making if they wish to; a great way to grow professionally and make a difference within the school community.
Greater collaboration: working in a smaller school team, collaboration with colleagues is easier and more frequent. You'll receive ongoing professional development and coaching to excel in your career and benefit from an extensive team of colleagues from around the trust. You’ll work hard but develop as a teacher and make a big impact in and around Banwell village.
Community focus: in a close village school community, school becomes more than just an educational establishment; we are a vibrant hub that integrates the lives of pupils, teachers, parents, and villagers. School fairs, performances, art events, and work in the community become shared experiences that strengthen bonds and raise funds for shared goals.
Heritage and events: local history, culture and environment are woven into our curriculum, providing our children with a good sense of belonging and responsibility for where they live.
Local environment: We make frequent and purposeful use of our fantastic, surrounding environment. This includes termly fieldtrips where classes explore the woods, river, caves and traditional village features as well as learning from the pond, forest school, field and wooded areas in our beautiful village school.
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