Lunchtime Supervisor
| Posting date: | 14 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 26 January 2026 |
| Location: | Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 2RZ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4709c275-c2f8-447e-a07d-3bc8ee474dac |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
A midday supervisor will be part of a team that is responsible for supervising pupils and the school’spremises during the midday break to ensure that the break runs effectively and that the safety andwelfare of pupils is maintained.
Duties and responsibilities
Supervision
Supervise pupils in in the lunch area, playground and classrooms (for wet play)
Encourage pupils to eat their lunch and monitor those who don’t, reporting any concerns to theclass teacher
Monitor pupils that aren’t engaging in play and feed back any concerns to class teachers
Play
Organise play activities to encourage pupils to play and make use of play equipment
Offer educational instruction where needed to help pupils to share play equipment
Help to resolve issues between pupils during play activities
Organisation
Set up and put away the resources and apparatus for the area/zone you are working in during thesupervisory period.
Set up and put away the tables, chairs and other equipment needed for eating in the lunch area
Manage pupils’ entrance and exit from the lunch area in an orderly manner
Clean up food and water spillages
Health and safety
Observe pupils and the environment and take action to minimise any identified health and safetyrisks
Deliver first aid to respond to minor incidents and refer any major incidents to a qualified first aider
Record details of incidents in line with the school’s reporting procedures
Be aware of and support pupils with medical/dietary needs
Promote the school’s policy around healthy eating to pupils
Feed back concerns relating to pupils’ health and safety to a senior member of staff
Behaviour
Report any incidents of serious misbehaviour to the relevant staff member, in line with theschool’s behaviour policy
Take necessary action to minimise disruption and harm to pupils, in line with the school’sbehaviour policy
Make sure children tidy up after themselves in the lunch area and when using play resources/equipment.
Follow any directions from class teachers on supporting specific pupils with challenging behaviour
Safeguarding
Make sure pupils remain on the school premises during the midday break
Look out for any unidentified visitors approaching the school and follow the school’s proceduresfor approaching/reporting individuals
Update the school CPOMS safeguarding system regarding safeguarding incidents
Other areas of responsibility
Read and follow the relevant school policies
Undertake training required to develop in the role
What the school offers its staff
Walkley is an energetic and dynamic school, where learning is carried out in avery peaceful, happy, friendly, nurturing and caring manner. At Walkley we aretotally committed to the development of our pupils, to offer them the very beststart to their formal education. An education that is rich in learningopportunities and fulfilling relevant experiences, one that influences a lifelonglove of learning.
We consider our school to be like a second home and aim toinstil in children good values and attitudes that will remain with them all theirlives. We aim to make these unique and special days memorable, interesting,challenging and fun.
Commitment to safeguarding
Walkley Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to disclose any cautions or convictions prior to interview.The amendments to the ROA Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain convictions and cautions are 'protected' and are therefore not subject to disclosure to employers. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
A midday supervisor will be part of a team that is responsible for supervising pupils and the school’spremises during the midday break to ensure that the break runs effectively and that the safety andwelfare of pupils is maintained.
Duties and responsibilities
Supervision
Supervise pupils in in the lunch area, playground and classrooms (for wet play)
Encourage pupils to eat their lunch and monitor those who don’t, reporting any concerns to theclass teacher
Monitor pupils that aren’t engaging in play and feed back any concerns to class teachers
Play
Organise play activities to encourage pupils to play and make use of play equipment
Offer educational instruction where needed to help pupils to share play equipment
Help to resolve issues between pupils during play activities
Organisation
Set up and put away the resources and apparatus for the area/zone you are working in during thesupervisory period.
Set up and put away the tables, chairs and other equipment needed for eating in the lunch area
Manage pupils’ entrance and exit from the lunch area in an orderly manner
Clean up food and water spillages
Health and safety
Observe pupils and the environment and take action to minimise any identified health and safetyrisks
Deliver first aid to respond to minor incidents and refer any major incidents to a qualified first aider
Record details of incidents in line with the school’s reporting procedures
Be aware of and support pupils with medical/dietary needs
Promote the school’s policy around healthy eating to pupils
Feed back concerns relating to pupils’ health and safety to a senior member of staff
Behaviour
Report any incidents of serious misbehaviour to the relevant staff member, in line with theschool’s behaviour policy
Take necessary action to minimise disruption and harm to pupils, in line with the school’sbehaviour policy
Make sure children tidy up after themselves in the lunch area and when using play resources/equipment.
Follow any directions from class teachers on supporting specific pupils with challenging behaviour
Safeguarding
Make sure pupils remain on the school premises during the midday break
Look out for any unidentified visitors approaching the school and follow the school’s proceduresfor approaching/reporting individuals
Update the school CPOMS safeguarding system regarding safeguarding incidents
Other areas of responsibility
Read and follow the relevant school policies
Undertake training required to develop in the role
What the school offers its staff
Walkley is an energetic and dynamic school, where learning is carried out in avery peaceful, happy, friendly, nurturing and caring manner. At Walkley we aretotally committed to the development of our pupils, to offer them the very beststart to their formal education. An education that is rich in learningopportunities and fulfilling relevant experiences, one that influences a lifelonglove of learning.
We consider our school to be like a second home and aim toinstil in children good values and attitudes that will remain with them all theirlives. We aim to make these unique and special days memorable, interesting,challenging and fun.
Commitment to safeguarding
Walkley Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to disclose any cautions or convictions prior to interview.The amendments to the ROA Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain convictions and cautions are 'protected' and are therefore not subject to disclosure to employers. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.