Lunchtime Supervisor

Windwhistle Primary School, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 3TZ

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  11 May 2026

• Closing date

  20 March 2026 at 11:59am

• Date listed

  5 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £3,909.08

Lunchtime Supervisor job summary

Windwhistle Primary School is seeking a caring, reliable, and enthusiastic Lunchtime Supervisor to join our supportive team. If you enjoy working with children and want a rewarding part‑time role during the school day, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

This role involves supporting pupils in the dining hall and playground, promoting positive behaviour, ensuring safety, and helping create a fun, friendly lunchtime experience. You’ll play a key part in encouraging positive play, supporting social skills, and maintaining a welcoming atmosphere across the school.

Interview Date: 27 March 2026

Hours: 6 hours 40 minutes per week (Monday–Friday, 11:50–13:10)

Contract: Term‑time only, permenant

Why Join Windwhistle Primary School?

Windwhistle Primary School in Weston‑super‑Mare is a vibrant, inclusive school that builds children’s confidence and helps them achieve their full potential. We provide:

• A safe, happy environment for children aged 3–11
• Spacious outdoor areas for learning and play
• Excellent resources and supportive staff teams
• Strong professional development opportunities through the ELAN school network
• We are proud to offer a nurturing, community‑focused workplace where every staff member is valued.
• What You’ll Do as a Lunchtime Supervisor
• Supervise pupils in the dining hall and playground
• Promote positive behaviour and good manners
• Encourage safe, enjoyable play
• Support children’s wellbeing and social development
• Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed at all times

This is an ideal role for anyone looking for school‑based experience, a family‑friendly part‑time job, or a position that fits comfortably around other commitments.

What We Offer

• We invest in your future with pension contributions significantly above the national average.
• Family‑friendly support, staff receive five paid carer’s days per year (pro rata) to help balance work and home life.
• Inclusive culture, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. Diversity strengthens our school community, and we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected.
• Training & Development
• Access ongoing professional development, networking opportunities, and clear pathways to grow your career within education.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974).

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 Windwhistle Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 336 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Windwhistle Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/windwhistle-primary-school

Why choose Windwhistle?
• We focus on building children’s confidence. We work hard to build self-esteem and create a supportive learning environment. We value emotional well-being alongside academic achievement.
• Strong pastoral support: We have extensive support in place for children's social and emotional needs.
• You will make an impact. You’ll work hard but develop as a teacher and make a huge difference in an area of high-deprivation.
• Community building: We work closely with families and partners to ensure every child feels valued and supported within a community that faces many challenges.

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