Lunchtime Supervisor
| Posting date: | 20 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 13 April 2026 |
| Location: | WOLVERHAMPTON, West Midlands, WV8 2JG |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 12467d6b-358f-4fc1-9886-ddeb1d49e2be |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Do you have:
• Experience of working with children and managing behaviour?
• The ability to work as part of a team, building relationships with children and staff?
• A caring nature, able to support the emotional wellbeing of children?
The post holder will have responsibility for the following areas:
To work under the direction and instruction of senior staff to provide appropriate support to individual pupils and small groups during the school lunch break.
Supervision of Pupils
Assist children with their table manners and use of cutlery.
Supporting and engaging in activities with SEND pupils as appropriate and directed.
Setting up and clearing away dining room equipment such as chairs and tables.
What the school offers its staff
Why Work at Birches First School?
• Supportive team environment– Join a dedicated team committed to excellence
• Professional development– Access to training and career progression opportunities within Codsall Multi Academy Trust
• Term-time only contract– Excellent work-life balance with school holidays
• Pension scheme– Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Making a difference– Be part of a school community that values every child and staff member
Commitment to safeguarding
Posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. Shortlisted candidates will need to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the interview. You may be asked for information about your criminal history during recruitment.
Do you have:
• Experience of working with children and managing behaviour?
• The ability to work as part of a team, building relationships with children and staff?
• A caring nature, able to support the emotional wellbeing of children?
The post holder will have responsibility for the following areas:
To work under the direction and instruction of senior staff to provide appropriate support to individual pupils and small groups during the school lunch break.
Supervision of Pupils
Assist children with their table manners and use of cutlery.
Supporting and engaging in activities with SEND pupils as appropriate and directed.
Setting up and clearing away dining room equipment such as chairs and tables.
What the school offers its staff
Why Work at Birches First School?
• Supportive team environment– Join a dedicated team committed to excellence
• Professional development– Access to training and career progression opportunities within Codsall Multi Academy Trust
• Term-time only contract– Excellent work-life balance with school holidays
• Pension scheme– Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Making a difference– Be part of a school community that values every child and staff member
Commitment to safeguarding
Posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. Shortlisted candidates will need to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the interview. You may be asked for information about your criminal history during recruitment.