Lunch Time Supervisor

Overview

Cheadle Primary School is a vibrant, inclusive and nurturing school where the wellbeing and development of every child is central to everything we do. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated team and support the delivery of high-quality learning experiences for our pupils.

About the Role

This important role plays a key part in supporting the well-being and daily experience of pupils at Cheadle
Primary School during the lunchtime period. As a Lunchtime Supervisor, you will help ensure all children
are safe, happy, and engaged, contributing positively to their school day and helping to improve their life
outcomes.

About You

We are looking for someone who:
• has a caring and inclusive approach when working with children from a range of backgrounds,
including those who are vulnerable, have SEND, are eligible for Pupil Premium, are Looked After
Children (LAC), or speak English as an Additional Language (EAL).
• can supervise and support children during lunchtimes both in the dining hall and playground.
• will enthusiastically engage pupils in playground games.
• is able to communicate effectively with pupils and staff to support a positive lunchtime experience
for all.
will encourage healthy eating and positive social interaction.
• will work as part of a team to ensure that lunchtime routines run smoothly and efficiently.
• contributes towards ensuring a safe and respectful environment.
• is observant and proactive in identifying and responding to children’s needs during unstructured
times.
• promotes good behaviour and manages incidents in line with the school’s policies.
• has a friendly, respectful, and professional communication style.
• is motivated to work with children and a commitment to safeguarding their welfare.
• shows a willingness to support the wider school community and contribute to a nurturing and
inclusive environment.

Salary, Working Hours and Contract Type

Salary: Pro rata salary £2,819 (FTE £24,796), hourly rate £12.85
Hours: 5 per week (12pm – 1pm Monday – Friday)
Contract Type: Permanent / Term Time only

Location

Cheadle Primary School
The Avenue
Cheadle
Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire
ST10 1EN

Supporting documents

Deadline and how to apply

Please download an application pack above or contact Rachel Bailye via email rbailye@cheadle-primary.staffs.sch.uk

There is no current deadline for this role.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to equality and inclusion. Applicants who meet the disability confident criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Safeguarding Statement

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, as a part of our recruitment process, we will carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates to identify any comment, image or other content that could cause reputational damage to the school and/or give rise to a safeguarding concern. If we discover anything during our searches, this will be passed onto the Headteacher and discussed during interview.

We are deeply committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment. All necessary safeguarding checks will be undertaken which must have satisfactory outcomes, otherwise the conditional job offer may be withdrawn. Details of the checks that will be undertaken can be found within the Keeping Children Safe in Education, 2024 document.

This role has been assessed as working in regulated activity and is subject to an Enhanced DBS plus Children’s Barred List Check.

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

Positions at the school are exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and, as such, appointment to a post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). DBS Filtering guidance can be found on the GOV.UK website.

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