Dining Room Assistant - Cannon Park Primary School

About the team we are recruiting to

Cannon Park Primary School is a popular, thriving school. The happiness, well-being and achievement of each child is our main concern, and we believe that every child can achieve and succeed in reaching their full potential. We provide a safe, vibrant and energetic environment with very high standards and expectations of conduct and discipline. There is a genuine caring ethos with a focus on our school values of teamwork, respect, integrity, enjoyment and discipline, which are lived and breathed by pupils and staff.

We wish to appoint a hardworking, enthusiastic, trustworthy, and committed individual to the position of Dining Room Supervisor.

What is the job role?

You will need to:

Supervise and engage with pupils in the playground and dinner hall

Administer basic first aid and treatment of minor injuries

Be willing and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions

Supervise children in classes during bad weather

Support children eating their lunch in the dining hall

Be able to understand verbal and written instructions.

Be well motivated and able to work flexibly, unsupervised or as part of a team

Have a basic knowledge of health and safety

Be able to stand, bend and stretch to do a variety of cleaning duties including moving cleaning equipment

Be able to work professionally with all pupils and staff members to ensure a smooth and positive environment.

Please apply using the online application form ensuring you outline your skills, abilities, and experience in line with the key areas on the advert and Job Description and Person Specification. or download the below application and return direct to the school.

Closing date: 03/02/2026

Interview date: 06/02/2026

Who are we looking for?

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS, all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

Coventry City Council

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