Supervisory Assistant (Penygawsi Primary School)

Salary: Grade 2 - £25, 185 X 11.87% (Term Time Only)

Supervisory Assistant (Penygawsi Primary School)

PENYGAWSI PRIMARY SCHOOL

Llys Derwen, Llantrisant, Pontyclun, CF728PZ
Telephone Number: 01443 237834

SUPERVISORY ASSISTANT X 2

Start Date: September 2026
Salary: Grade 2 (£25,185 x 11.87%)
Hours: 5 Hours Per Week (1 Hour a Day) (Term Time Only)

The Governing Body wish to appoint two Lunchtime Supervisors to work at Penygawsi Primary School to complement our existing team.

Purpose of the Job:
To supervise the children, ensuring their safety and wellbeing and good behaviour during lunchtime breaks.

Duties
• To work collaboratively and effectively with all members of staff
• To adhere to and support the school’s behaviour policy at all times
• To ensure pupils are in the correct place at the appropriate time in line with lunchtime arrangements
• To manage the dining queue and supervise the safe and orderly movement of pupils to and from the dining hall
• To promote and encourage good standards of personal hygiene, including handwashing after toileting and before meals
• To maintain confidentiality and act with discretion at all times regarding school matters
• To respond appropriately to minor accidents and injuries on the school premises, using disposable gloves where necessary, reporting serious incidents to the Headteacher, and completing all relevant documentation
• To supervise pupils who remain indoors during lunchtime, for example in cases of poor weather
• To be available to collect pupils from their classrooms at the start of the lunch break
• To carry out any additional duties as requested by the Headteacher, appropriate to the grade of the post

To work as a lunchtime supervisor, the following skills would be helpful:
• A genuine enjoyment of working with children, with the ability to supervise and manage their behaviour appropriately
• A calm, patient and positive approach, even in busy or challenging situations
• The ability to remain composed and respond effectively to incidents or conflicts
• Strong communication skills, enabling positive interaction with pupils and effective liaison with staff
• The ability to work cooperatively as part of a team and follow direction when required
• An understanding of, and commitment to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Reliability, punctuality and a responsible approach to duties
• The ability to follow school policies and procedures, including behaviour, health and safety, and confidentiality
• Basic awareness of first aid and willingness to deal with minor accidents appropriately
• Flexibility and willingness to undertake a range of duties as required within the role

If you are currently employed by Rhondda Cynon Taff Council, please apply for the position through your employee self-service account and not via the link below. If you have any issues accessing your Employee Self-Service account, please contact iTrent admin team on 01443 680760 or itrentadmin@rctcbc.gov.uk

Should you require further information about the post, please contact Mrs A Black, Acting Headteacher, on 01443 237834.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 14th May 2026 at Midnight.

PROTECTING CHILDREN AND ADULTS AT RISK IS A CORE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SCHOOL AND COUNCIL. IN ADDITION TO THIS SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITY, THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT FOR THE ROLE WILL ALSO BE SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK.

The Council and School values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.

An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

In view of the large number of Application Forms which are currently being submitted individual applications are not acknowledged. Consequently, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application is unsuccessful on this occasion. In which case you are thanked for the interest you have shown in applying for a position within the Council.