Lunchtime Supervisor


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Darlington, DL3 8JA
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	30 Sept 2026
Closing date:	12 Oct 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team of lunchtime supervisors at the school.

Previous experience is not essential as full training will be given.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has high expectations of children's behaviour and an understanding of what motivates children

• Is a good team member

• Has an outgoing personality and enjoys working with children

What the school offers its staff

What we can offer:

• A wonderful place to work, learn and develop

• Pupils with excellent behaviour and a thirst for knowledge

• Happy and welcoming pupils, staff, governors and parents

• Exciting visions for the future

• Warm, collegiate and supportive environment

• High quality Continuous Professional Development

Further details about the role

As a Supervisory Assistant you may undertake any or all of the following duties and responsibilities:

1. Supervision of pupils on site in line with individual school policy and procedures

2. Assist with the setting up of school dinning room as required, including setting out meal trays, cutlery, tables and chairs and other serving equipment

3. Serving meals as and when required, to cover staff absence within the Catering Team.

4. Clean up spillages on tables and floors and clear food trays and cutlery away in line with school procedures

5. Encourage children with healthy eating and helping as and when necessary with pupils at mealtimes who may have difficulty or are unable to feed themselves

6. Report all injuries to appropriate school officer and ensure that pupils receive appropriate care and attention when sick or injured.

7. Encourage good behaviour and conduct of all pupils

8. To safeguard and promote the welfare of children for whom you have responsibility or come into contact with, to include adhering to all specified procedures.

9. The post holder must carry out his/her duties with full regard to the Trust’s Equal Opportunities and Racial Equality Policies in the terms of employment and service delivery to ensure that colleagues are treated and services delivered in a fair and consistent manner.

10. To comply with health and safety policy and systems, report any incidents/accidents/hazards and take pro-active approach to health and safety matters in order to protect both yourself and others. 11. Any other duties of a similar nature related to the post, which may be required from time to time.

Commitment to safeguarding

Melrose Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to relevant vetting checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Part 3, including an enhanced disclosure, satisfactory references, before an offer of employment is confirmed. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check as part of the safer recruitment process. Melrose Learning Trust welcomes a diverse population of both children and staff and is committed to promoting and developing equality of opportunity in all its functions.

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