Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant

What is the job role?

Southfields Community Primary School is a warm, welcoming and community focused school set in the heart of Coventry. We are proud of our links to our community and believe passionately in providing the best possible experiences and opportunities for our children and staff.

We are currently seeking to recruit a Supervisory Assistant to join our existing lunchtime team.

Our Supervisory Assistants are responsible for supervising children in the dining hall whilst they eat, and for thoroughly cleaning the dining hall during and after the lunchtime service. They are also responsible for supervising and engaging with pupils outside during the lunch break, ensuring a safe environment where their developmental and welfare needs are met.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone:

Enthusiastic and reliable
With experience of working with children and managing behaviour
Who will enhance the children’s enjoyment of lunchtime
Who will be prepared to maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in and around the dining areas.
With good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team

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: 16th October 2026

Interview Date: Week commencing 19th October 2026

Coventry City Council