Lunchtime Controller

Garth Hill College; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 6,000 - 6,500; Full time

Job summary

Whitegrove Primary School is seeking a friendly Lunchtime Controller to join our team. The role runs 11:30am–1:15pm, Monday to Friday during term time, with 8.45 hours per week and a Grade K (SCP3) hourly rate of £13.67 including London Weighting. A kind, reliable and patient approach is essential to support pupils during lunch.

You will work as part of a lunchtime team to supervise, support meals and encourage safe, inclusive, and enjoyable play, both indoors and outdoors.

Qualifications

• Friendly, enthusiastic and caring approach.
• Able to relate well to children and adults.
• Commitment to safeguarding and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children during lunch period.
• Help during mealtimes and encourage independence.
• Encourage positive play and organise activities.
• Supervise indoors and outdoors.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, health and safety.
• Build positive relationships with children and staff.
• Support children with individual needs as required.
• Promote calm, safe, enjoyable lunchtimes.
• Safeguarding and wellbeing are a priority.

Skills

Friendly demeanour

Reliability

Patience

Teamwork

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

• Location: Whitegrove Primary School, Westmorland Drive, Warfield, Bracknell
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Part Time/Term Time
• Hours: 1 hour 45 mins per day hours.
• Closing Date: 31/10/2026 at 10:53
• Reference: Pri/26/347319

Whitegrove Primary School

Hours: 11:30am – 1:15pm, Monday to Friday
8.45 hours per week | Term time only
Salary: Grade K (SCP3) – £13.67 per hour including London Weighting

Could you help make lunchtime one of the best parts of the school day?

Whitegrove Primary School is looking for a friendly, enthusiastic and caring Lunchtime Controller to join our team.

Lunchtime is about much more than simply supervising children while they eat. We want our pupils to enjoy a safe, happy and positive break in their day – whether they are chatting with friends, playing outside, joining in with an activity or simply needing a little encouragement and reassurance.

You will help us create a lunchtime environment where every child feels safe, included and supported.

What will you be doing?

Working as part of our lunchtime team, you will:

• supervise and support children during the lunch period;
• help children at mealtimes and encourage independence;
• encourage positive play and help organise enjoyable activities;
• supervise children both indoors and outdoors;
• help maintain high standards of hygiene, health and safety;
• build positive relationships with children and colleagues;
• support children sensitively with individual needs where required;
• promote positive behaviour and help ensure lunchtime is calm, safe and enjoyable;
• play an important role in safeguarding and the wellbeing of our pupils.

The full role also includes supporting the safe use of play equipment and resources and following the school's safeguarding, health and safety and inclusion procedures.

Who are we looking for?

You don't necessarily need previous experience working in a school. What matters most is that you are kind, reliable, patient and enjoy working with children.

You should be someone who:

• relates well to children and adults;
• can work positively as part of a team;
• remains calm and flexible in a busy environment;
• is caring and sensitive to children's individual needs;
• understands the importance of safeguarding;
• is happy to get involved and be active – this isn't a desk job!

Experience of working with or caring for children is part of the person specification, alongside the ability to work constructively within a team and respond sensitively to pupils' needs.

Why Whitegrove?

Whitegrove is a large, friendly primary school where our children are at the heart of everything we do.

You'll be joining a supportive team and playing an important part in the children's school day. For the right person, this is a rewarding role with hours that can fit particularly well around family or other commitments.

If you're someone who can bringenergy, warmth and a smile to lunchtime, we'd love to hear from you.

Safeguarding

Whitegrove Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake the appropriate pre-employment and safeguarding checks.

Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Safeguarding Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people. This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) children.

Equal Opportunities - We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to providing equality of opportunity to all. Our aim is to treat all employees and prospective employees with integrity, respect and consideration.

Disability - We are a Disability Symbol User and as such have made a commitment to guarantee an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria of the person specification.

We will make reasonable adjustments to help a person with a disability through the application & selection process and, if successful, to assist you in carrying out the duties of your job.

Pre–employment medical check - As a condition of the Offer of Employment, the successful applicant will be asked to complete an Occupational Health questionnaire form.

The purpose of the questionnaire is to assess whether you have any medical problems that may affect your ability to undertake the role. If necessary reasonable adjustments or modifications will be suggested to assist you in carrying out the duties of the job.

References - On your application form you will be asked to provide the names and addresses of two people who will provide a reference. At least one must be from your current employer, completed by a suitable person with appropriate authority. We take up references for all shortlisted candidates and wherever possible we like to apply for these prior to interview.

Employment - Any candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria.