Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant

Leeds Safe Roads Partnership; Garforth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school in Garforth is looking for Lunchtime Supervisory Assistants to supervise children during lunch and ensure a safe environment. Responsibilities include helping students with meals, maintaining discipline, and promoting healthy eating. No previous experience is necessary as training will be provided. The role is suitable for individuals keen to gain experience in a school setting and requires a commitment to fostering a positive lunchtime atmosphere.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• No prior experience needed, training will be provided.
• Ability to build good relationships with pupils and staff is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during lunch in the dining hall.
• Encourage good behaviour and positive play.
• Support pupils while they eat and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to work independently

Enthusiasm for the job

Job description

Job title and organisation: Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant - Ninelands Primary School
Salary: A1 - B1 (SCP 2-4) £24,480 FTE - £12.69 per hour
Hours: 5 per week (Term Time Only)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Ninelands Primary School, Ninelands Lane, Garforth, Leeds LS25 1NT
Closing Date: Monday 5 January 2026 at 8am

Ninelands Primary School is a large and popular two form entry school in Garforth, Leeds. The governing body are seeking to employ three Lunchtime Supervisory Assistants to work Mondays to Fridays. The successful candidates will supervise children during their lunch in the dining hall and supervise safe indoor / outdoor play, encouraging good behaviour, healthy eating and positive play during the lunchtime period.

No experience is necessary and full training will be given, however, enthusiasm and the ability to build good relationships with pupils, colleagues and visitors to the school is essential. The role would suit someone looking to gain experience of working in a primary school.

If you are interested in working at our successful school, then this is the job for you!

We are seeking an individual who:

• Works effectively as part of a team, having excellent communication skills
• Is able to work on their own initiative
• Has enthusiasm and passion for the job
• Is committed to delivering the best possible lunchtime provision for all our pupils

We can offer you:

• Respectful and motivated childrenwho are curious and eager to explore
• a dedicated and professional staff team
• a well-resourced and attractive environment
• a happy school with strong support from its stakeholders

Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 12.00-1.00pm Term Time Only.

Ninelands Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments made are subject to a DBS enhanced check.

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the populations of Leeds.

Enhanced Disclosure

Thank you for your interest in this post at Ninelands Primary School. The post you are applying for involves working with young people. It is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and any offer of employment will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure.

As an organisation assessing applicants’ suitability for positions which are included in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order using criminal record checks processed through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), the School complies fully with the Code of Practice and undertakes to treat all applicants for positions fairly. The School undertakes not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a criminal record check on the basis of a conviction or other information revealed.

An Enhanced Disclosure is carried out by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and will check criminal records for information on any convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings held on the Police National Computer and on local Police records.

All information on criminal records provided both by you and within the Enhanced Disclosure will be used, stored and disposed of in confidence and in line with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Code of Practice of Disclosure Information.

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to complete a self-disclosure form which must be returned to us at least one day prior to the interview. If we do not receive this, we reserve the right to withdraw the offer of interview.

If your application is successful and proceeds to the conditional offer stage, you will receive further information on how to complete the Enhanced Disclosure.

It is illegal to apply for this position if you are on the Children’s Barred List.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Job Description

To actively supervise the pupils in the dining room / nursery / classroom, playground and throughout the school premises during the lunchtime period.

Main Duties

• Supporting pupils while they eat their lunch and making sure tables are clean and that water is available
• Ensure standards for healthy eating and table manners are maintained
• Report accidents to the Senior Lunchtime Supervisor and complete accident forms if necessary
• Ensure that school discipline policies are implemented
• Support the work of other Lunchtime Supervisory Assistants
• Support induction and training of new staff as required by the Senior Lunchtime Supervisor
• Respond to duty delegation as required by the Senior Lunchtime Supervisor
• Lead the children in the establishment of suitable outdoor games/activities
• Record inappropriate pupil behaviour and convey serious incidents to the Senior Lunchtime Supervisor
• Maintain checks throughout the lunch break to ensure pupils are safe
• Follow advice given by the Senior Lunchtime Supervisor on action to be taken in cases of inclement weather
• To undertake other duties that are commensurate with the post

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.