Lunchtime Supervisor/Midday Assistant

Harlescott Junior School, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 4QN

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  18 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  21 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £4,341.62 Annually (Actual) Grade 3, SCP 3 (£12.85)

Lunchtime Supervisor/Midday Assistant job summary

Appointment of a Lunchtime Supervisor

Grade 3, SCP 3 (£12.85)

Actual Annual Salary - £4,341.62

7.5 hours per week - Monday - Friday, 11:45am-1:15pm

Permanent

Term time

Required ASAP

(Subject to DBS clearance)

Harlescottt Junior School are seeking to appoint a caring, reliable and enthusiastic Lunchtime Supervisor to join our friendly school team. The successful candidate will help ensure that pupils have a safe, happy and positive experience during the lunchtime period.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervising pupils in the dining hall, playground and other school areas during lunch breaks
• Encouraging positive behaviour and good manners
• Supporting children in safe and inclusive play
• Assisting with minor first aid incidents where required
• Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all pupils at all times
• Reporting any concerns or incidents to school staff

We are looking for someone who:

• Enjoys working with children
• Is patient, approachable and caring
• Has good communication and teamwork skills
• Can remain calm and professional in busy situations
• Is reliable and punctual
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and child welfare

The Severn Bridges Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies. Should you be shortlisted, further information relating to criminal records, sanctions and disqualifications will be requested and discussed at interview.

Applications should be received on mynewterm via the school website.

Closing date: Wednesday 18th November at 9am

Interviews: Wednesday 25th November

Thank you for your interest in this post.

Mrs A Thain

Headteacher

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 Harlescott Junior School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 343 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Harlescott Junior School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/harlescott-junior-school-shrewsbury

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