Children's Supervisor

We have an opportunity for a flexible individual to join our school as a Children’s supervisor.  The role will be to provide support for our pupils across a range of areas including lunchtimes.

The candidate will require a good standard of practical knowledge and skills and be physically able to meet the demands of the role.  A qualification in childcare would be advantageous but not essential, however the ability to support and supervise pupils will need to be demonstrated.

Main Purposes of the Role:

To ensure, individually or as part of a team, the welfare and safety of all children remaining within school grounds or buildings during lunch times. To provide care and supervision to pupils, including those who have special physical, emotional and educational needs.

Key Accountabilities:

• To supervise children on school premises and grounds.
• To supervise the activities of individuals or groups of children to ensure their safety and facilitate their physical and emotional development.
• To supervise children during lunchtimes and to help with their needs as required.
• To undertake lunchtime duties as necessary (i.e. setting up and clearing away tables, cleaning tables and dining area).
• To use initiative in monitoring events occurring on the school premises and grounds.
• To report any relevant matters or dangers to the Headteacher/Teacher in Charge/Office Manager.
• To ensure a safe environment (e.g. by reporting broken glass).
• To watch for intruders on the site during periods of duty.
• To maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate in appropriate training activities.
• To report any minor injuries to children to the designated person.
• To undertake health and safety duties commensurate with the post and/or as detailed in the Health and Safety Policy.

Defford Cum Besford CE First School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will need to undertake an enhanced criminal record check DBS, formerly CRB, medical clearance and suitable references.

Applications to be received by email only to the office email address using the Local Authority Non-Teaching Appointment Application Form by 23rd February 2026

Hours - 11.45am-1.15pm Monday to Friday (term time only)