Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant

Oakfield Academy, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 3LN

14 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  28 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  29 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or Lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £13.31 Hourly £2,968.13 per annum (Actual)

Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant job summary

Gateway Central Services at Oakfield Academy

Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant

Contracted hours: 5 hours per week

Working hours: Monday to Friday 12.00pm - 1.00pm

Weeks per year: Term Time only (39 working weeks, 44.6 paid weeks)

Salary: £13.31 per hour, £2,968.13 per annum (Actual)

We're looking for a caring, reliable and enthusiastic Lunchtime Supervisor to join our friendly team.

This is an important role within our school, helping to ensure that lunchtimes are safe, happy and enjoyable for all children. You'll supervise pupils in the dining hall, playground and around the school site, encouraging positive behaviour, supporting children's wellbeing and helping them develop positive friendships through play.

You'll also work closely with our kitchen team to ensure lunchtime runs smoothly, provide first-line care and reassurance to children who are upset or injured, and consistently uphold our behaviour expectations with kindness and respect.

We're looking for someone who:

• Enjoys working with children and building positive relationships.
• Is calm, patient and approachable.
• Can encourage good behaviour and positive play.
• Works well as part of a team.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

In return, you'll become part of a supportive school community where every member of staff plays a vital role in helping our children thrive.

We offer:

Nest pension scheme

Free Enhanced DBS

Staff benefits including Cycle to Work scheme, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and flu vaccinations

How do I apply?

To become our Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant with Gateway Central Services at Oakfield Academy, simply click 'Apply now' and complete your application. If you have any questions at all, please feel free to contact us at jobs@gatewaytrust.org.

The Gateway Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment.

We regularly review applications and reserve the right to close an advert early if we identify suitable candidates. To avoid disappointment, submit your application as soon as possible.

The Gateway Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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 Oakfield Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 162 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Oakfield Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oakfield-primary-school-so40-3ln

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