Midday Meal Supervisor

Teaching Vacancies; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading specialist school in Greater London is seeking a Lunchtime Supervisor to engage with pupils during lunch and playtime, ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment. The ideal candidate will have a friendly demeanor and a genuine passion for working with children, contributing to their well-being and independence. This role offers various employee benefits and the opportunity to make a significant positive impact on young lives.

Benefits

£110 towards new glasses annually

£110 towards dental treatment annually

£200 towards complementary therapies annually

Up to 8 counselling sessions annually

24/7 Employee Support Service

Discounted gym membership

Access to virtual GP

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is desirable.
• Ability to support children's emotional and social needs.
• Understanding of child safeguarding principles.

Responsibilities

• Encourage appropriate exercise and activities to promote health.
• Supervise pupils during lunch and playtime.
• Support children who need extra help.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff.

Skills

Friendly and caring attitude

Proactive

Reliable

Great sense of fun

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

About Drumbeat School

Drumbeat School is a sector leading specialist provision for children and young people aged 4–19 with Autism. We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where every pupil can thrive.

About the Role

We are looking for a friendly, caring and proactive Lunchtime Supervisor to join our school community. Lunchtime is such an important part of the day with rich learning opportunities for our pupils. You will be part of a supportive team that looks after pupils in the dining hall and playground encouraging independence and supporting social and emotional aspects of pupils needs. From helping younger children with their lunch to leading playtime activities, you’ll bring warmth, patience and energy to every day. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working with children and wants to make a real difference in their day. If you’re reliable, nurturing and have a great sense of fun — we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Encourage appropriate exercise and activities to promote health and well‑being
• Supervising pupils during lunch and play, making sure everyone feels safe, included and respected.
• Helping to keep the dining hall and surrounding areas clean, tidy and hygienic.
• Supporting children who may need a bit of extra help or encouragement.
• Respond to pupils’ welfare needs, including comforting, and reporting concerns to the senior midday supervisor or class teacher.
• Report any safeguarding concerns in line with the school’s child protection policy.
• Building positive relationships with pupils and staff to create a caring lunchtime environment.
• Being a role model for positive behaviour and teamwork.

What the school offers its staff

We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Benefits

• £110 towards new glasses, annually£110 towards routine dental treatment, annually
• £200 towards complementary therapies such as physiotherapy, osteopathy and chiropractic adjustments, annually
• £100 towards alternative therapies such as reflexology, homeopathy and Indian head massage, annually
• Up to 8 face-to-face counselling sessions, annually
• 24/7 Employee Support Service
• Discounted gym membership
• Access to virtual GP
• And many other benefits, including support for up to four dependent children.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.