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Lunchtime Teaching Assistant

St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell
Wigan · posted 21 August 2026
Salary
£13.26 an hour
Job type
part time
Location
Wigan, North West
Category
teaching_assistant

The Governors wish to appoint a professional and committed Teaching Assistant – Lunchtime Supervisor who will supervise pupils throughout lunchtime.

The main duties of the post are as follows –

  • Supervise children during lunchtime, in the hall, cloakrooms and playground areas
  • Encourage good behaviour and manage behaviour appropriately in line with the requirements of the school behaviour policy
  • Encourage good table manners and develop social skills appropriate to the age of the child
  • Encourage and join in with playtime games and activities
  • Report to the class teachers any accidents, incidents or misbehaviour at the end of each session
  • Ensure a first aider is informed of any accidents, and that pupils who are injured or sick are attended to as appropriate
  • Tidy up and wipe up spillages in the hall
  • Participate in all training relevant to the position
  • Be supportive of the School’s ethos at all times

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