Lunchtime supervisor

Parson Cross Church of England Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 1LB

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  7 December 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  24 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: Monday - Friday 11.45am - 1.15pm Term Time only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Sheffield SCP Point 2

What skills and experience we're looking for

APPOINTMENT OF A LUNCHTIME SUPERVISOR

The governors of Parson Cross CE Primary School wish to appoint a Lunchtime Supervisor as soon as possible to join our hard-working team. Duties include:

• Supervise children during the lunch break, both in the dining hall and playground, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times.
• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness in the dining room, including clearing tables, managing spillages, and encouraging children to eat their meals.
• Organise and lead play activities that encourage positive social interaction and inclusive play.
• Promote good behaviour in line with the school’s behaviour policy, intervening promptly to minimise disruption and support positive interactions.
• Assist pupils who may need encouragement or support during mealtimes, reporting any concerns to class teachers.
• Support pupils with medical or dietary needs during lunch, ensuring any allergies or special requirements are respected.
• Assist with first aid for minor incidents and report any accidents or concerns in line with school procedures.
• Ensure pupils enter and exit the dining area in an orderly and safe manner.
• Help children tidy up after themselves in the dining area and playground.
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• Requirements:
• Enjoy working with children and supporting their development and well-being.
• Ability to engage pupils in fun, inclusive, and positive activities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliability, a positive attitude, and the ability to work as part of a team.

What the school offers its staff

• A supportive staff team, wonderful children, and opportunities for professional development.

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

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Parson Cross Church of England Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 208 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Parson Cross Church of England Primary School website
• Email address: enquiries@parsoncross.sheffield.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01142313956
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/parson-cross-church-of-england-primary-school

Parson Cross CE Primary is a single form entry Church of England primary school in the north of Sheffield. There are currently 208 children in our school and we have seven classes from Reception to Year 6.

At Parson Cross, children are at the heart of all we do, and we understand that children learn best when they are happy and secure. Therefore, we get to know our children and families very well and work together to ensure every child succeeds. We understand that every child is an individual with their own needs and talents, and we nurture every child to find and develop the spark of genius within themselves.

We are fortunate to have an enthusiastic, highly skilled and dedicated staff who work together to support each other and to achieve the best possible outcomes for everyone.

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