Midday Lunchtime Supervisor

Westerton Primary Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF3 1AR

18 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  30 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  12 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £5,914.00 Annually (Actual)

Midday Lunchtime Supervisor job summary

We are seeking a reliable, caring and enthusiastic Midday Lunchtime Supervisor to join our team. This important role helps ensure a safe, positive and enjoyable lunchtime experience for our pupils

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervising children in the dining hall and playground during lunchtime
• Encouraging positive behaviour and promoting good manners
• Assisting with the organisation of play activities
• Supporting pupils with their wellbeing and ensuring their safety at all times
• Managing any minor incidents or concerns in line with school policies

We are looking for someone who is positive, enthusiastic and committed to supporting pupils’ learning, and can build caring, professional relationships with children and adults.

Leodis Academies Trust and our individual Academies are committed to ‘Forging Young Futures’. To do this, each Academy has its own ethos and identity and has the freedom to develop individually as well as working collaboratively to secure high quality outcomes for all its young people. By providing an extensive curriculum, both within and beyond the classroom, we cater for the wide range of talent and ability that our students have to offer. We work tirelessly to improve the life chances of all our young people and support them to make a positive contribution to their community. In return for joining us as our Teaching Assistant we can offer

The opportunity to make a real difference to children within our community
A supportive, collaborative Trust culture
High-quality training and mentoring throughout your apprenticeship
Access to an Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential support 24/7
Free on-site parking
Access to lifestyle benefits including free flu vaccinations and a cycle to work scheme
Opportunities for professional development and progression across the Trust

The post offers challenge, reward and role development for the right candidate. The role will be based at Westerton Primary Academy with opportunities to work with other professionals across the Trust.

All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, two references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check (DBS), medical clearance and provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK and evidence of qualifications.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, two references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS), medical clearance and provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK and evidence of qualifications.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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 Westerton Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 688 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Westerton Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/westerton-primary-academy

Westerton Primary Academy is proud to be an inclusive and caring school, providing high quality education. We work together to enable all children to achieve well, gain confidence and contribute in a positive way to the school and the community. Situated in an outer suburb of South Leeds, the school has grown in size over the last decade and we now have over 700 pupils on roll, working together we deliver a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum, allowing for pupils’ differing abilities and aptitudes that leads to success for every child.

Westerton Primary Academy is part of Leodis Academies Trust which is a successful Multi Academy Trust with five schools in the South Leeds area.

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