Lunchtime Supervisor

Whitburn Village Primary School, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR6 7NS

23 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  13 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: £25,614.00 Annually (Actual) £4,450.93–£4,520.78 per annum (7.5 hours per week, term time only, 44.65 paid weeks including holiday pay).

Lunchtime Supervisor job summary

Tyne and Wear Learning Trust are seeking to appoint an outstanding and enthusiastic School Lunchtime Supervisor to Whitburn Village Primary School.

Whitburn Village Primary School is a warm, welcoming and inclusive school, situated at the heart of its local community. We pride ourselves on providing a safe, stimulating and supportive environment where children are encouraged to develop confidence, creativity and positive relationships. With a strong commitment to high standards and a caring school culture, we strive to ensure that every pupil feels valued and has the opportunity to thrive.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Lunchtime Supervisor to support our lunchtime provision. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children, promoting positive behaviour and creating a safe, happy and inclusive lunchtime experience. You will have the opportunity to bring fresh ideas, creativity and enthusiasm to our lunchtime provision, helping children to enjoy their lunchtime, develop friendships and build positive relationships with their peers.

Working alongside our dedicated school team, you will provide support, care and supervision, ensuring that children are safe, happy and well supported throughout the lunchtime period. You will help to promote positive behaviour, encourage independence and support children to engage positively with others, both during their meal and playtime.

We are looking for someone who:

Has experience of working with children or young people, or a strong commitment to supporting children in a school environment.

Can communicate effectively with children, colleagues and stakeholders, use initiative and bring fresh, creative ideas to develop our lunchtime provision.

Is committed to providing a safe, happy, inclusive and enjoyable lunchtime experience for all children.

Is organised, proactive and confident, with the ability to manage the day-to-day demands of a busy school lunchtime.

As part of Tyne and Wear Learning Trust, you will benefit from:

• A supportive and collaborative team where your ideas and expertise are valued.
• Access to professional development and training to support your career progression.
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering confidential support and advice.
• Staff discounts through Discounts for Teachers, helping you save on a wide range of everyday purchases and experiences.
• A generous pension scheme to support your future.
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children

The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date if sufficient suitable applications are received. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

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 Whitburn Village Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 244 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Whitburn Village Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/whitburn-village-primary-school-sunderland

Our unique school is part of our wonderful Whitburn Village Community and it is close to beautiful countryside and the coast and plays an integral part in the life of the village.

At Whitburn Village Primary School, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We encourage children to have aspiration, to believe in themselves and aim high, while developing independence as confident learners. We promote respect so that everyone feels safe, valued, and included, and resilience to help children persevere when learning feels challenging. Through responsibility, we support children in making positive choices, and through teamwork, we help them learn how to work together, support one another, and celebrate success as a community.

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