Lunch Supervisor – Hartlepool

Milk Education; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 12,398 - 16,531; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Flexible long-term opportunities

Fast-track registration

Ongoing training and development

Employee wellbeing support

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking Lunchtime Supervisors to join nurseries in Hartlepool and surrounding areas from September 2026. Roles include part-time and full-time opportunities with potential permanency for the right candidate.

You will supervise lunchtime and play activities, support children's wellbeing, encourage good manners, and promote safe, inclusive interactions while maintaining high hygiene and safeguarding standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with young children in a nursery, school, childcare, or similar setting is desirable.
• A caring, patient, and approachable nature.
• Ability to remain calm and confident in a busy environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Good understanding of health and safety and safeguarding responsibilities.
• A genuine passion for supporting children’s wellbeing and development.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children during lunch and snack times in a safe and caring environment.
• Encourage positive behaviour, good table manners, and healthy eating habits.
• Support children who require assistance during mealtimes.
• Supervise indoor and outdoor play before and after lunch, ensuring children remain safe and engaged.
• Promote positive friendships, inclusion, and respectful behaviour.
• Respond appropriately to minor accidents or incidents and report concerns to senior staff.
• Help prepare dining and play areas before and after lunchtime.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, health and safety throughout the nursery.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Follow all safeguarding and child protection procedures at all times.

Skills

Caring nature

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Job description

Lunchtime Supervisor – Nursery – Hartlepool

We are working with a number of welcoming and nurturing nurseries across Hartlepool and the surrounding areas and are looking to recruit caring, reliable, and enthusiastic Lunchtime Supervisors to join their teams from September 2026.

Whether you’re an experienced Lunchtime Supervisor, Nursery Assistant, Childcare Assistant, or have experience working with young children, we’d love to hear from you. We have a range of long-term, part-time and full-time opportunities available, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

You’ll play an important role in ensuring children enjoy a safe, happy, and positive lunchtime experience, supporting their wellbeing while encouraging good manners, independence, and positive social interactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise children during lunch and snack times in a safe and caring environment.
• Encourage positive behaviour, good table manners, and healthy eating habits.
• Support children who require assistance during mealtimes.
• Supervise indoor and outdoor play before and after lunch, ensuring children remain safe and engaged.
• Promote positive friendships, inclusion, and respectful behaviour.
• Respond appropriately to minor accidents or incidents and report concerns to senior staff.
• Help prepare dining and play areas before and after lunchtime.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, health and safety throughout the nursery.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Follow all safeguarding and child protection procedures at all times.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience working with young children in a nursery, school, childcare, or similar setting is desirable.
• A caring, patient, and approachable nature.
• Ability to remain calm and confident in a busy environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Good understanding of health and safety and safeguarding responsibilities.
• A genuine passion for supporting children’s wellbeing and development.

What We Offer

• Competitive weekly pay.
• Opportunities across Hartlepool and the surrounding areas.
• Flexible, long-term opportunities with the potential for permanent employment.
• Fast-track registration and compliance process.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Access to employee wellbeing support and exclusive staff benefits.
• Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant.

This role is paid in line with the advertised pay scale. Your starting rate will be determined by your experience, qualifications, and the requirements of the assignment.

Important Info

• Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and compliance checks in line with the DfE’s Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance and APSCo standards.

  Milk Education is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

• This role is paid within the advertised pay scale. Your starting rate will be determined by your qualifications, relevant experience, and the requirements of the assignment.