Washwood Heath MAT

At Timberley Academy, we are proud of our welcoming community and supportive team. We value every member of staff and recognise the important contribution Lunchtime Supervisors make to our pupils' experience of school. You will be joining a caring environment where relationships matter and where everyone works together to help children succeed.

About the Role

We are seeking a caring, reliable, and enthusiastic Lunchtime Supervisor to join our dedicated team. We would love to hear from candidates who:

• Enjoy working with children and helping them thrive.
• Are warm, approachable, and patient.
• Have good communication and teamwork skills.
• Are reliable, punctual, and well organized.
• Can remain calm and positive in a busy environment.
• Share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

The successful candidate will:

• Supervise pupils during lunchtime, both in the dining hall and on the playground.
• Encourage active play with the children and facilitate the use of equipment.
• Encourage positive behaviour and support pupils in developing good social skills.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and enjoyable environment for all children.
• Assist pupils where necessary and ensure their wellbeing at all times.
• Work effectively as part of a committed and supportive staff team.
• Demonstrate patience, enthusiasm, and a genuine interest in working with children.

What We Offer

We can offer you:

• A collaborative and inclusive culture, where team members will upskill you and give you regular opportunities to learn from each other in a safe and collaborative environment.
• An opportunity to undertake structured CPD via access to the National College online CPD platform and/or apprenticeships such as [the CIPD or Coaching via our Apprenticeship Levy].
• Access to Career Pathways and Pledge to help you plan for and make your goals a reality via our Professional Growth and Performance process.
• A wellbeing culture, with paid and unpaid time off to support life events via our Life Leave Policy, access to a Wellbeing Champion, and the opportunity to participate in our annual staff wellbeing survey with Edurio.
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), which includes confidential counselling, access to wellbeing advice, and a lifestyle app called “My Possible Self”.
• Access to a suite of supportive policies, such as Life Leave, Wellbeing, Career Break, and Family Friendly.
• Access to a generous pension scheme known as the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Access to a comprehensive employee rewards package including Long Service Awards, Employee Referral Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, and contribution to glasses and eye-sight tests for eligible display screen users.
• Opportunity to be part of key Trust-wide collaborative groups such as the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI working group) and Wellbeing working groups, including menopause support and neurodiversity support.
• Onsite parking at all schools.