Greenways Primary Academy is a high attaining, single form entry school where we believe every child should have a positive and enjoyable primary school experience. From Nusery to year 6, we aim to ensure all pupils fulfil their true potential and are ready for their next stage in education.
The successful candidate will support the Greenways team to supervise and support pupils during lunchtime both in the dinner centre and on the playground. We are seeking someone who can engage well with all ages of children, promote and set up outdoor play time activities and keep all children safe through following policies and procedures.
Greenways Primary Academy can offer:
A supportive and hard-working team
Wonderful children who are well-mannered and a joy to be around
A happy and caring environment
A superb staff who fully support the leadership of the academy and trust
A school where everyone matters
Main duties and responsibilities
Core Duties and responsibilities:
1. Supervising activities and maintaining health, safety, welfare, good conduct and safeguarding of pupils during midday break, having regard to special or additional needs.
2. Reporting incidents in line with academy policy
3. Assisting in the supervision of other activities during the midday break, including setting out and storing equipment
4. Encouraging pupils to select and eat healthy balanced meals
5. Cleaning up spillages of food or liquid during meal service
6. Wiping down tables and clean dining areas between meals
7. Undertaking similar work at other times, such as before and after school
8. Any other duties appropriate to the post.
Key Requirements:
Experienced in working with children, which can include own
Highly organised & works effectively
Friendly and a team player
A positive role model
Good communication skills
Good awareness of the environment around them
Enthusiastic & motivated
Able to use initiative
General
Contribute to the overall ethos/aims of the academy
Participate in training, other learning activities and performance development as required.
Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.
The post holder is required to be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, equal opportunities, health and safety, security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to the appropriate person.
The post holder has a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults during the course of their work. This post requires the post holder to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.
Please note that this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the work to be undertaken. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the post holder will carry out. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of the post.
This job description may be amended at any time in consultation with the post holder.
Please contact the school office on 01782 235333 or email [email protected] if you wish to come and visit us or find out more about the role.
The deadline for applications is Monday 31st August 2026 at 5pm.
Shortlisting will take place on Wednesday 2nd September.
Interviews will take place on Friday 4th September 2026.
