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Lunchtime Supervisor

Job details
Posting date: 05 September 2025
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: Competitive
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 05 October 2025
Location: Wigan, WN5 7AA
Company: inploi
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 75740082

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Summary

St James’ Catholic Primary School

St James’ Road

Orrell

Wigan

WN5 7AA

Salary: Grade 3, £3,494 - £3,605 per annum. £12.85 - £13.26 per hour

2 positions x 6.25 hours per week, term time working 38 weeks per year

Temporary until 31st August 2026 in the first instance

Required for as soon as possible

The Governors wish to appoint a professional and committed Teaching Assistant Lunchtime Supervisor who will supervise pupils throughout lunchtime.

The main duties of the post are as follows

  • Supervise children during lunchtime, in the hall, cloakrooms and playground areas
  • Encourage good behaviour and manage behaviour appropriately in line with the requirements of the school behaviour policy
  • Encourage good table manners and develop social skills appropriate to the age of the child
  • Encourage and join in with playtime games and activities
  • Report to the class teachers any accidents, incidents or misbehaviour at the end of each session
  • Ensure a first aider is informed of any accidents, and that pupils who are injured or sick are attended to as appropriate
  • Tidy up and wipe up spillages in the hall
  • Participate in all training relevant to the position
  • Be supportive of the School’s ethos at all times

In return we can offer

  • A warm friendly Catholic Ethos
  • Highly motivated staff committed towards enabling our children to reach their full potential

Application forms can be obtained by contacting the school office at St James’ Catholic Primary School on Wigan 01942 748455 or downloaded from the school website www.orrellsaintjames.wigan.sch.uk

Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age is essential.

Applications forms are returnable to the school

If you require any further information, please contact the school on Tel: 01942 748455 E-mail: enquiries@admin.orrellsaintjames.wigan.sch.uk Website: www.orrellsaintjames.wigan.sch.uk

Closing Date for the receipt of applications is Thursday 11th September at 5pm (please ensure that all applications are sent FAO Mr G Hayes)

Interview date: Week beginning Monday 15th September

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

Wigan Council and the school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.

To view the details relating to this position and to access the application form, please click the links below:

↗ Application Form
↗ Job Description
↗ Person Specification
↗ DBS Policy Statement Schools
↗ Guidance for Safer Work Practices
↗ Childcare Disqualification Requirements

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