Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant

Holy Name Catholic Primary School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B43 6LN

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  29 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  19 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £13.05 Hourly

Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant job summary

Required from September 2026

The governors of Holy Name wish to appointment a Lunchtime Supervisor to join our existing team.

We are an inclusive school where everyone is valued, respected and nurtured.

If you would like to work as part of a team assisting with the supervision and engagement of our wonderful pupils at lunchtime, as well as undertaking other general duties, then this may be the ideal opportunity for you.

The role is part-time, term time only. The hours of work are Monday to Friday, 12.00pm - 1.15pm, (6.25 hours per week).

Duties include:

Escort pupils to and from the dining area, as necessary;

Help younger pupils with the proper use of cutlery, and help them cut up their food when necessary;

Supervise pupils eating food and assist pupils with the return of the used trays, cutlery and beakers, and with the cleaning of tables when lunch is finished;

Take charge of groups of children in the playground or classroom, depending on the weather;

Devise and initiate constructive play opportunities for children;

Ensure that children remain within a safe environment, and that they play safely;

Set suitable behaviour standards in line with school policy;

Attend to minor accidents sustained during the midday break, and seek appropriate assistance if necessary;

Attend to any pupil who becomes ill during the midday break, and again seek appropriate assistance;

Liaise effectively and professionally with staff, teachers and parents, as required;

Attend training, as required.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office to make an appointment.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and pre-employment medical clearance. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), online searches will also be carried out for shortlisted candidates. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Closing date: Monday 29th June 2026 at 9.00am

Interviews: TBC

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 Holy Name Catholic Primary School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: Up to 236 pupils
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Holy Name Catholic Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/holy-name-catholic-primary-school-b43-6ln

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