Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant

Neath Port Talbot; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational authority in the United Kingdom seeks a Temporary Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant to oversee pupils during lunchtime at Blaendulais Primary School. The role requires good communication skills, a caring attitude, and the ability to engage with children. Responsibilities include supervising children in various settings and promoting their welfare. The position is part-time, Monday to Friday, for 5 hours per week, and is set to continue until March 31, 2026.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and a caring attitude towards children.
• Ability to supervise children in dining hall and playground.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children during lunchtime in dining hall, playground, and classrooms.
• Assist children with their lunch and engage them in games.
• Ensure safety and good conduct of pupils.

Skills

Good communication skills

Enjoys listening and talking to children

Ability to engage children in games

Job description

Temporary Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant

Details of the job are provided below. Further information is available in the Job Description and Person Specification.

5 hours per week / Term Time

Monday - Friday 12:20-13:20

To commence as soon as possible upon the completion of the relevant checks until the 31.03.2026.

The governing body, staff and pupils at Blaendulais Primary School wish to appoint a Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant to be responsible individually, and as members of a team, during the school's lunchtime break, for securing the safety, welfare and good conduct of pupils, in accordance with the practices and procedures of the School/Local Authority.

Your duties will comprise of the supervision of children in the dining hall, playground and classrooms (during wet weather).

You will have good communication skills: and enjoy listening and talking to children; assisting children with their lunch; and engaging them in playground and indoor games, in a happy, caring and nurturing school.

Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.

The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safe recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Check (child's list) from the Disclosure & Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh; applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.