Lunchtime Controller

Maiden Erlegh Trust; Binfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A community of schools in Berkshire and Oxfordshire is seeking a Lunch Supervisor to support and supervise pupils during lunchtime. Responsibilities include assisting with meal preparations, ensuring safety, promoting positive behaviour, and facilitating engaging activities for children. Ideal candidates will have good communication skills, a proactive approach, and an understanding of inclusion. This role offers ample opportunities for personal development and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Generous Annual Leave

Professional Development

Hybrid Working

Free flu vaccinations

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is desirable.
• Willingness to undertake first-aid training.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in preparing for lunch and supervise during meal times.
• Promote positive behaviour and celebrate good conduct.
• Provide engaging lunchtime games and activities.
• Ensure safety and wellbeing of pupils at all times.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to build positive relationships

Calm and proactive approach

Understanding of positive behaviour promotion

Awareness of Health & Safety

Job description

You will support and supervise pupils during the lunch period, helping to create a calm, friendly and inclusive environment. This includes preparing children for lunch, supervising play, supporting positive behaviour and ensuring pupils' wellbeing at all times. The role also involves facilitating age‑appropriate games and activities to promote social and emotional development.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in preparing for lunch, including routines such as washing hands.
• Supervise pupils before, during and after the meal to ensure their safety and wellbeing.
• Follow procedures for wet‑play lunchtimes and contribute to setting up and tidying away activities.
• Promote positive behaviour, celebrating good conduct and implementing agreed rewards and sanctions.
• Help provide a variety of engaging lunchtime games, clubs and activities.
• Record accidents appropriately and follow Health & Safety, safeguarding and confidentiality requirements at all times.

Candidate Profile

• Good communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• A calm, reliable and proactive approach.
• An understanding of promoting positive behaviour and inclusion.
• Awareness of Health & Safety and safeguarding expectations.

Experience

Experience working with children and a willingness to undertake first‑aid training are desirable. Further role‑specific attributes are listed in the Person Specification.

Personal Statement

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About the Trust

Maiden Erlegh Trust is a growing community of schools across Berkshire and Oxfordshire, working together to deliver the best possible education for every child and young person. With around 750 staff and 4,500 students across nine schools, including primary, secondary, special, and alternative provision, we are proud of the diversity that shapes our expertise. We Aim High, Be Inclusive, and Work Together. These values drive our focus on high‑quality education for all, through collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Pension Scheme: Generous employer contributions, with auto‑enrolment into either the Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme, both Career Average Earning Schemes.
• Annual Leave: We offer a generous holiday entitlement, which increases with length of service.
• ME Day: Colleagues may request one additional day’s leave each year to attend a special personal event, such as a child’s sports day or graduation, or a family celebration.
• Professional Development: We offer a comprehensive programme of professional learning through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, including opportunities to both attend and deliver CPD. Colleagues also take part in our annual Conference, a full day of workshops, networking and learning for all staff.
• Hybrid Working: For eligible roles, we support a flexible approach to working arrangements, balancing remote and office‑based work where appropriate.
• Perkbox: Colleagues have access to Perkbox, which offers a wide range of discounts and wellness resources and receive 25 Perk points each month which can be exchanged for goods and services.
• Wellbeing and Health: Free flu vaccinations are offered to all staff, and free eye tests are provided to those who are eligible.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Incorporating discount vouchers, access to 24/7 support and more.

Contact and Application

To learn more about working with us and hear from colleagues across our Trust, please visit our website. if you feel you could join our inspiring workforce, then please apply.