Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant
Summerfield Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS13 1DQDeadline is tomorrow
Start date details
January 2026
Closing date
21 November 2025 at 9am
Date listed
28 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Contract Type: Permanent Position - Term Time Only (38 weeks), Hours: 7.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 11.45am to 1.15pm) - (There will be a 6 month probationary period)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- A1/02 Under 5 years' service - £4641.55 Over 5years’ service - £4669.91
What skills and experience we're looking for
About Summerfield Primary
At Summerfield we are committed to helping all pupils thrive both in learning and in life, overcoming any barriers that may stand in their way. Every member of our staff team plays a key role in this mission.
We are proud of our nurturing, holistic approach to education, which supports every child's development. Our strong partnership with parents and carers helps ensure children reach their full potential.
Everyone in our school community follows our Ethos: Respect – Care – Potential
About the Role
We are seeking to appoint a Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who enjoy working with children and want to make a positive difference during the lunchtime period and play a vital role in supporting our pupils’ wellbeing and safety during lunchtime
Key Responsibilities are;
- Assisting pupils while they eat, ensuring good table manners, and promoting healthy eating.
- Maintaining a clean, safe and calm dining environment.
- Supervising play and leading safe, engaging playground activities.
- Implementing school behaviour and safeguarding policies.
- Reporting accidents or serious incidents to the Midday Supervisor.
- Supporting the induction of new colleagues and working collaboratively with the team.
- Responding to guidance from the Midday Supervisor, including during wet weather.
- Participating in training and contributing to the wider school ethos of Respect, Care and Potential.
Person Specification:
We are looking for someone who:
- Enjoys working with children in a school setting
- Is caring, patient, and approachable
- Maintains confidentiality and supports safeguarding practices
- Is reliable, flexible, and a strong team player
- Can supervise children effectively and adapt to changing needs
- Is willing to carry out additional duties as directed by the Headteacher or Leadership Team
* Please see full Person Specification within the Recruitment Pack.
What the school offers its staff
For children and staff alike, Summerfield Primary has:
- A perfect balance of care and support with high expectations
- Our staff are committed to providing our children with a broad and exciting curriculum, enabling children of all ages and abilities to reach their true potential.
- A leadership team dedicated to attainment, achievement, enjoyment and wellbeing
- A committed and welcoming staff team
- An inclusive school culture that values cooperation and respect
Further information about the job
Safeguarding Statement
Summerfield Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. All shortlisted applicants will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and will be subject to an online search (using only publically available information) as part of our Safer Recruitment process.
Please note: It is a criminal offence to apply for this role if you are barred from working with children (i.e. listed on the Children’s Barred List).
Additional Information
We welcome applicants from a diverse range of candidates and are committed to building a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds and the surrounding areas.
This position is based in the United Kingdom and is subject to verification of the applicant’s Right to Work. Acceptable evidence may include UK or Irish citizenship, settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, or a valid visa permitting work in the UK. Please note that this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently possess the Right to Work in the UK should carefully assess their eligibility before submitting an application.
Please note: CVs and incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. All shortlisted applicants will also be required to disclose any relevant information relating to criminal history.
As part of our safer recruitment process, an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates. This will be limited to information that is publicly available online.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Summerfield Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 187 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Summerfield Primary School website
- Email address
- recruitment@summerfieldprimary.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01132057520
The school first opened in the early 1950s as Intake First School and had just three classes! It was known as ‘Little Intake’. Over the years it grew
in size and is now a 1-form entry primary school with seven classes. The School caters for 210 children aged 5 to 11 and has a 39-place nursery
for morning, afternoon, or flexible or additional sessions. Much of the school was rebuilt in 2003 and the older part of the school was refurbished. The school provides a spacious and attractive environment for learning.
Years 5 and 6 have their separate classroom block and in the main
building, as well as the other classrooms, we have a lovely Library, ICT Suite, Sunflower Base, Pastoral and Family Support Manager room,
Staffroom and Offices.
Years 3 and 4 have their small group area and Year 2 have the largest classroom in the school with an enormous 70 square metres.
We have a large hall as well as extensive playgrounds, a playing field, and a pond. The playground has benefited from improvements, including playground markings, permanent goals/nets, playtime toys, a tyre park, and a covered way for shelter in all weathers and we have a trim trail.
Arranging a visit to Summerfield Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@summerfieldprimary.org.uk.
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