Lunchtime Supervisor Assistant - Park Hill Primary

Park Hill Primary are looking to appoint a reliable and enthusiastic Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant who have a real passion for working with children.

What is the job role?

Ensuring the supervision, safety and welfare of pupils during their mid-day break: in the dinner areas, playground and circulation areas.

Assisting with the setting out and clearing away of tables before and after lunch, clearing tables and disposing of waste food and drink.

Improving children’s enjoyment of lunchtime, by setting up and leading play activities, this will include supervising games, encouraging appropriate use of equipment both on the playground and in the classrooms (during wet play)

Managing and promoting positive behaviour of children.

Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate will:

work part of a team with good interpersonal skills and able to multi-task in a busy environment
is reliable and punctual
have a calm, consistent and fair approach when responding to children's needs
be able to communicate effectively with young children
be committed to the safeguarding of children
be able to support children in their play, friendships and development of their social skills

Please apply using the online application form ensuring you outline your skills, abilities and experience in line with the key areas on the Job Description and Person Specification. If you prefer to use the manual application form, please retuned the to recruitment@aprhhill.covnetry.sch.uk

Closing date: Tuesday 1^st September 2026

Interview date: Monday 4^th September 2026

For further information, please visit www.parkhillprimaryschool.co.uk where application forms can be downloaded

Need help completing your application form? The Job Shop can support you. You can email them at jobshopemploymentsupport@coventry.gov.uk or visit the Job Shop in person, please see their webpage for more information.

Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented, we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply.  This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post.  

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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