Midday Meal Supervisor

The Livity School; City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A primary school for children with SEND is seeking a Midday Meal Supervisor to support pupils during meal times. Ideal candidates will have experience with children with special educational needs, possess excellent communication skills, and be calm and patient. You will contribute to a nurturing environment that promotes individual growth and respect for diversity.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with pupils with a wide range of SEND.
• Calm, patient, and sense of humour.
• Ability to contribute to the development of the Elm Court Livity Federation.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during their midday meals.
• Contribute to a safe and supportive learning environment.
• Help pupils recognize and manage their emotions.

Skills

Experience working with SEND pupils

Calm demeanor

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Overview

Midday Meal Supervisors sought for SEND school in Streatham

Salary: NJC Scale 1/2 - points 2 to 4 (£28881 to £29703 per annum) - pro rata for both part-time hours and part-year working

Hours: 12.5 hours per week

Year Round? No - 39 weeks per year (during school terms)

Permanent? Yes

To Start: January 2026

For Further Details or to Arrange a Visit: Please contact Samantha Battersby by telephone on 020 8769 1009 or by email at [e-mail]

To Apply: All applications must use the forms supplied below and be submitted using the ‘Apply for Job’ button below, unless an ‘External Link’ appears below – please do not submit CVs, as these cannot be accepted.

Applications Close: noon, Friday 31st October 2025

Shortlisting: w.c. Monday 3rd November 2025

Interviews: week beginning Monday 10th November 2025

Job Description

The Livity School is a primary school for children aged 2 to 11 with severe learning difficulties, profound and multiple learning difficulties, autism and complex medical needs.

We aim to provide a creative and practical learning environment where pupils are motivated to achieve ambitious goals in all areas of the curriculum.

We are committed to providing a safe and happy learning community built on positive relationships where everyone can thrive and:

• develop the confidence necessary to be the best version of themselves
• become as independent and resilient as they can be
• recognize and manage their own emotions
• show kindness to others
• are able to respect and celebrate individuality and diversity

We are seeking to recruit additional midday meal supervisors at The Livity School from Autumn Term 2025 due to an expansion in pupil numbers.

The applicant will need:

• Experience of working with pupils with a wide range of SEND
• To be calm, patient and have a sense of humour
• The ability to contribute to the further development of the Elm Court Livity Federation
• Excellent communication skills

Tagged as: Professional and Support

Application Documents

• MMS-Job-Descrip-Person-Specification.pdf
• Lambeth-Exempt-Application-form-UPDATED-9-1-2.doc