CASTLEFIELDS PRIMARY SCHOOL Castlefields, Bridgnorth, Shropshire. WV16 5DQ

VACANCY: LUNCHTIME SUPERVISORY ASSISTANT

Grade 1, SCP 2 - £12.26 per hour pro-rata to hours worked

5 hours per week. Term time only (43.60) [Potential for a job share role]

Fixed Term until August 2026 (in the first instance)

Castlefields Primary School is a fantastic primary school in Bridgnorth, Shropshire. Our school has a welcoming, family feel, and we offer a supportive environment where every child is encouraged to be the very best they can. Our staff are friendly and hardworking, always striving to achieve the best outcome for our children.

The TrustEd CSAT Alliance is a multi-academy trust based in Shropshire consisting of five secondary schools and four primary schools and is committed to raising pupils’ aspirations so that all young people reach their fullest potential and achieve the success they want for themselves.

The Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, caring, positive and enthusiastic person to join our lunchtime team. The successful person will help to care for the children and supervise lunchtime activities across year groups EYFS to Year 6. This role is needed in school to support our staffing structure. This post will be fixed term in the first instance and will be reviewed during the summer term 2026.

Duties to include:

• Supervising the washing of hands and entry of the children into the dining hall/EYFS

• Helping generally during the service of the meals

• Assisting pupils where necessary

• Developing and encouraging good table manners

• Actively encouraging pupils in safe, enjoyable games while they are in the playground

• Being responsible for the care and supervision of the children before during and after the meal until the start of the afternoon session

• Assisting in first aid

The post is for one hour daily. Timings are 12 noon until 1.00 pm.

Full details of the role and application process are available from Louise Belcher. Completed application forms should be returned to Louise Belcher (school administrator) at the school or by email to: admin@castlefields.org.uk by the closing date below. Please note CVs will not be accepted.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Wednesday 27th August 2025.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 3rd September 2025.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including references, medical clearance and an enhanced DBS Disclosure under the “Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974”. Further details regarding this check are available by visiting www.dbs.gov.uk.This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

“The ability to communicate at ease with stakeholders and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.”