Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant

What is the job role?

Governors are seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant who has a real passion for working with children. Successful candidates will be expected to work Monday to Friday during term time.

This post will be for 1.25 hours per day, Monday to Friday during term time.

We offer:

delightful children who are a pleasure to work with;
a welcoming, supportive and experienced staff team;
exceptionally low staff turnover and a positive working culture;
strong leadership and excellent professional support;
Local Government Pension Scheme

Who are we looking for?

A dedicated individual who takes a genuine pride in their work and can demonstrate their commitment to the role and to the school. You will have experience of working in a similar role.

Duties may include:

Setting up stimulating and engaging activities for children to access - both indoors and out dependent on the weather.
Assisting children in the dining room, clearing tables and disposing of waste food and drink.
Site security: controlled access to playgroup and Nursery during lunchtime

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.

CLOSING DATE : 20/09/2026

INTERVIEW DATE : 29/09/2026

Coventry City Council

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