Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant 

Hours: 5 hours per week (1 hour per day)

Role: To actively supervise the pupils in the dining room, playground and throughout the school premises during the lunchtime period.

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and a three month probationary period.

Main Duties

1. Supporting pupils while they eat their lunch, cutting up food for pupils, encouraging them to eat their lunch where necessary and making sure tables are clean and that water is available.

2. Ensure standards for healthy eating and table manners are maintained

3. Deal with incidents and accidents (following training)

4. Report accidents to the Midday Supervisor and class teacher and complete the accident form if necessary.

5. Ensure that school policies are implemented at all times

6. Support the work of other Supervisory Assistants

7. Support induction and training of new staff as required by the Midday Supervisor

8. Respond to duty delegation as required by the Midday Supervisor

9. Lead the children in the establishment of suitable playground games/activities

10. Record inappropriate pupil behaviour and convey serious incidents to the Midday Supervisor and class teacher.

11. Maintain checks throughout the lunch break to ensure pupils are safe

12. Follow advice given by the Midday Supervisor on action to be taken in case of inclement  weather.

13. Responsible for safeguarding children and promoting their welfare and following child protection procedures

We are looking to appoint new Midday Supervisory Assistants to work alongside all members of the staff team to secure a caring and safe environment for pupils during the midday break.

Applications should be made directly to the school and be on a Leeds Schools Officer Form which is included in the application pack for this vacancy.

The application form should be returned by 12 noon on Monday 12^th January 2026.

The interviews will be held on Thursday 15^th January 2026, with a view to the successful candidate starting with us as soon as possible after that.

If you require any further details, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Skelton in school.

Thank you very much for your interest in the post.