Lunch Time Midday Supervisor

Biggleswade Academy; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Biggleswade Academy is seeking a Midday Supervisor to oversee lunch periods across the Kitelands Road and Mead End sites. You will ensure safety, welfare and orderly conduct for children entering the dining room and during playtimes.

Role involves setting up dining areas, assisting with trays, and supervising children in all weather. Commitment to equality and inclusion is essential and you will work as part of a dedicated team with a permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising children during lunchtimes is desirable.
• Commitment to safeguarding procedures.
• Ability to work as part of a team and support play.
• Awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion principles.
• Willingness to work in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Set up and clear dining areas, including tables and chairs.
• Supervise children's entry into the dining room.
• Assist children with carrying trays to tables and returning dishes to the counter.
• Supervise children in the playground or other areas and manage incidents per the Behaviour Policy.
• Ensure dining areas are clean and tidy and organise play or games as appropriate.
• Assist children who are unwell.

Skills

Safeguarding

Teamwork

Observation

Play & Welfare

Job description

Midday Supervisor

We are looking to recruit a Midday Supervisors at our Kitelands Road and Mead End Sites. The appointed persons will be responsible, during the lunchtime break, for the supervision, safety, general welfare and proper conduct of children.

Main duties/responsibilities to include:

Setting up and clearing away the dining areas of any tables and chairs.

Ensuring all safeguarding procedures are followed.

The supervision of the children's entry into the dining room.

Assisting children where necessary to carry trays to tables and to return empty dishes to the service counter.

Supervision of children in the playground or other area of the school as required, dealing with any incidents of inappropriate behaviour in line with the school’s Behaviour Policy.

Ensuring dining areas are clean and tidy.

Organising play/games as appropriate.

Assisting children who are unwell.

Are prepared to work inside and outside in all weather conditions.

Have a commitment to the importance of play.

Have a good understanding and commitment to equality, diversity and the principles of inclusion.

Can develop, lead and work as part of a dynamic and committed team.

Hours available: Monday - Friday, term time + 1 day

Available hours are between 1 hour and 1 and a half hours a day, with hours between the times of 11:45am and 1:35pm.

Contract: Permanent - start date ASAP

Salary: 1D Point 2 - £12.65 per hour

Closing Date: Sunday 6th September, 2026

Biggleswade Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS (Disclosure Barring Service). In line with Keeping Children safe in Education, online searches will be undertaken for all prospective shortlisted candidates.