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Job description

Smile Education are currently recruiting for a Lunchtime Supervisor to start at a welcoming mainstream primary school in Manchester. The school provides a supportive and inclusive environment for pupils aged 4–11 and is committed to promoting positive behaviour, wellbeing and achievement for all children.
The successful applicant will play a key role in supporting pupils during the lunchtime period, ensuring their safety, wellbeing and positive engagement in a structured and nurturing environment. This is a rewarding opportunity to join a dedicated and supportive school team.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervising pupils during lunchtime in the dining hall and designated outdoor areas
• Supporting children during meals and encouraging good table manners
• Promoting positive behaviour, interaction and inclusive play
• Providing reassurance and guidance to pupils who may require additional support
• Managing low-level behaviour and resolving minor conflicts calmly and fairly
• Ensuring safeguarding, health and safety procedures are followed at all times
• Reporting concerns, incidents or achievements to teaching and senior staff

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience working with children or young people, ideally within a school or childcare setting
• Be patient, caring and able to build positive relationships with primary-aged children
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Be reliable, punctual and able to work effectively as part of a team
• Demonstrate a good understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Be confident supervising children across the primary age range