Midday Meal Supervisor: Safe, Supportive Breaks for Students

Royal Greenwich; Greater London; On-site; GBP 3,200 - 3,900; Part time

Job summary

Heronsgate Primary School is seeking friendly individuals to join the midday meals supervising team. You will help ensure the safety, welfare and good conduct of pupils during the lunch break, at Thamesmead or Woolwich sites.

The role requires experience supervising children, supporting pupils with additional needs, and a good understanding of safeguarding and teamwork. Closing date: 19 October 2026 at 9:00 AM.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supervising children in paid or unpaid work.
• Experience supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Understanding of school meals and midday break as social/educational occasions.
• Understanding safeguarding and children's wellbeing.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to relate to pupils with patience and positive strategies.

Responsibilities

• Secure the safety, welfare and good conduct of pupils during the midday break.
• You may be placed at Thamesmead or Woolwich sites.

Skills

Supervising children

Safeguarding

Additional needs support

Teamwork

Pupil relations

Safer lunch environment

Job description

Heronsgate Primary School is seeking friendly individuals to join the midday meals supervising team. You will help ensure the safety, welfare and good conduct of pupils during the lunch break, at Thamesmead or Woolwich sites.

The role requires experience supervising children, supporting pupils with additional needs, and a good understanding of safeguarding and teamwork. Closing date: 19 October 2026 at 9:00 AM.