Lunchtime Supervisor
Closing in 33 days (20 April 2026 12:00 pm)
Job details
Salary: £12.65 per hour
Employer: Beech Grove Primary School
Location: Wellington, Somerset,
Contract type: Permanent, Term time
Working pattern: Part time
Closing date: 20 April 2026 12:00 pm
About the job
Key information
- Permanent post – 8 hours and 20 minutes per week, term-time only.
- Grade 16: £24,413 (pro-rata), £12.65 per hour
- The hours of work are currently 11:40am to 1:20pm, Monday to Friday
- To start as soon as available, pending notice period.
What will I be doing?
We are seeking to appoint a new member of lunchtime staff to join our school team and help to support the children during the lunch period. Applicants should be able to work as part of a caring and professional team, have good organisational skills and demonstrate initiative.
The main duties of this role include:
- Maintaining the dining area to the highest standards of cleanliness
- Supervising and assisting the children whilst they eat
- Erecting the dining tables and laying them ready for meals
- Clearing and supervising the cleaning of crockery, tables etc. after meals have been eaten
- Maintaining a calm atmosphere and encouraging positive relationships and behaviour
- Supervising the children in the playground
- Helping to ensure playtimes are safe and full of fun for the children
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
The applicant should either have a Paediatric First Aid certificate or be willing to undertake this training and either have level 2 Food and Hygiene certificate or be willing to undertake the online training.
DBS check
All posts require a police check through the disclosure process.
Supporting documents and information
This is an opportunity to work in a school with friendly children and a supportive staff team. If you would like to discuss the role further, please get in touch with us via the school office: 01823 662438 or office@beechgrove.somerset.sch.uk
Please email completed application forms to the email address above by 12pm on Monday 20 April 2026.
Beech Grove School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Part of our safer recruitment process includes carrying out online searches for all shortlisted candidates. This process will involve recording any information that suggests a candidate may: be unqualified for the role; pose a safeguarding risk; risk damaging the school’s reputation. By submitting an application for the advertised post, you are giving consent for these searches to be carried out.
