Lunchtime Supervisor - Foundation Stage
Hillsborough Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 2AA14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
25 September 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
11 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Monday to Friday from 11.15pm until 1.15pm, 10 hours per week, 38.4 weeks per year.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £23656
Actual salary
- £4708.42
Pay scale
- Grade 1 SCP 2
What skills and experience we're looking for
Ability to be pro-active and provide help and support where it is needed
Have excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to instigate and engage children in play
Ability to find solutions when children are disengaged
Be able to carefully monitor all pupils and intervene as necessary
First aid qualification or commitment to attend first aid training
Experience of working in a similar role is desirable
Experience working with children, either professionally or personally
Ability to manage behaviour
Positive and enthusiastic
Caring
High expectations of themselves and others
Commitment to safeguarding children
Awareness of procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection
Ability to work independently and use initiative when required.
Ability to display patience
Ability to remain calm
Possess good communication skills
Ability to work as part of a team in a busy environment
Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and demands of the role.
The role is based at Hillsborough Primary School but could involve travel to other school sites within the Trust
The role is based primarily in the Foundation Stage unit but may be required to work in main school at times
Requirement to participate in first aid training
Requirement to complete online training modules each year as applicable to the role
Requirement to attend face to face 3 yearly mandatory safeguarding training
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.
What the school offers its staff
Local Government Pension Scheme.
Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme.
Cycle to Work Scheme.
Discounted membership for Westfield Health.
Occupational Health.
Wellbeing Programme.
Continuous CPD and Training.
Further information about the job
Lunchtime Supervisor – Foundation Stage
Hillsborough Primary School
Required: As soon as possible
Salary: Grade 1 SCP 2 £23,656 (Actual salary: £4708.42)
Hours: 10 hours per week – Monday to Friday 11.15am until 1.15pm
38.4 weeks per year
Inova Multi Academy Trust wish to appoint a Lunchtime Supervisor in the Foundation Stage Unit starting as soon as possible at Hillsborough Primary School.
Since forming in 2011 we have grown to 9 schools - 5 primary and 4 secondary - providing learning to over 7,500 learners from 2 - 18.
Collaboration is systematic to our Trust. We give our leaders license to operate and empower them to do the right thing for our organisation.
Our Vision: Transforming lives through the power of learning.
Our Mission: To equip young people with the knowledge, skills and character to thrive in a rapidly changing world. From nursery to destination, our pathways will embed a culture of innovation, collaboration and excellence delivered through high quality, inclusive and enjoyable educational experiences.
Our Values: Innovation : Collaboration : Excellence
At the last inspection the school had a grade2Goodjudgement. Membership of the Academy Trust provides a range of opportunities for partnership working and continuing professional development with an outstanding secondary school and a network of primary schools within the locality. We are all working together to establish really effective practice for the benefit of every child.
We wish to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated teaching assistant who would enjoy working in a happy and supportive school. The successful candidate will join us to complete a strong team and contribute to the school’s success.
We are looking to appoint someone who is keen to work as part of a team, be willing to inspire and motivate pupils and have a good understanding of school improvement.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact school to arrange a date to visit.
Application forms and further information regarding the role (including a job description) can be obtained at:www.hillsborough.sheffield.sch.uk
Completed applications should be returned to: recruitment@hillsborough.sheffield.sch.uk
Please do not use the Local Authority application form.
HillsboroughPrimary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the interests of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful candidate must have the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and students and providing advice in accurate spoken English is essential to the role.
Shortlisted Candidates:
- References will be requested before interview
- A Criminal Convictions Disclosure Form will be requested at interview
- Evidence of right to work in the UK will be requested at interview
- Qualification certificates will be requested at interview
- Disclosures concerning child protection investigations, relationships with pupils, employees, governors or trustees, prohibition orders and section 128 directions (where applicable) will be requested at interview
- We may conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates prior to making our final decision. If any information obtained from the online searches raises concerns around someone’s suitability for the role, or to working with children, then this may be raised with the candidate at interview and/or we may take advice from the local authority children’s service.
Successful Candidates:
- Successful candidates will be required to undertake a DBS Enhanced Disclosure (with barred list) check
- Successful candidates will be required to complete a Childcare Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006 Declaration (for applicable posts)
- Pre-employment medical screening.
Please Note: Canvassing of any employee, Trustee or member of the Local Governing Board, directly or indirectly, and your application will be disqualified.
Deadline for applications: Thursday 25th September 2025
Date for Interview: Week commencing Monday 29th September 2025
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
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Hillsborough Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 349 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Hillsborough Primary School website
- Email address
- recruitment@hillsborough.sheffield.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0114 2347898
A 3-11 primary school based in North-West Sheffield. We are proud to be part of the Tapton School Academy Trust.
Arranging a visit to Hillsborough Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@hillsborough.sheffield.sch.uk.
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