Midday Meals Supervisor

eTeach UK Limited; Horley; On-site; GBP 4,500 - 6,500; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Local government salary-related/penson

Job summary

Langshott Primary School is seeking a reliable Midday Meal Supervisor to supervise pupils during lunchtimes, ensuring a safe, positive and inclusive dining hall and playground environment. You will support staff, promote good behaviour and help create calm lunchtimes in line with school policies.

The role runs 11:00am–1:30pm, 38 weeks per year (term time only). The successful candidate will engage with pupils, communicate effectively with colleagues, maintain safeguarding standards, and be

Qualifications

• Ability to supervise and engage children safely during lunchtime.
• Good communication and teamwork skills with staff.
• Capable of promoting positive behaviour in line with school policies.
• Willingness to undertake training as required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children during lunch in dining hall and playground.
• Promote positive behaviour and safety.
• Support staff and maintain calm, inclusive lunchtime environment.
• Respond to minor incidents or illnesses.

Skills

Supervision of children

Communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Langshott Primary School is a welcoming and nurturing environment with high expectations for both our pupils and staff. We pride ourselves on the strong relationships between staff and pupils, fostering a culture where children are motivated to succeed and demonstrate excellent behaviour. We are currently seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Midday Meal Supervisor to join our team from 1st December. This role plays a key part in ensuring that lunchtimes are safe, positive and enjoyable for all pupils. The successful candidate will supervise children during the lunch break, supporting them in the dining hall and playground, promoting good behaviour, and helping to create a calm and inclusive environment.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 11:00am – 1:30pm, 38 weeks per year (term time only).

Additional Benefits:

• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing.
• A generous local government salary-related pension

The successful candidate will need to have:

• Ability to supervise and engage children safely during lunchtime (dining hall and playground)
• Good communication and teamwork skills to work effectively with other staff
• Capability to promote positive behaviour in line with school policies
• Willingness to support pupils, including younger children, with eating and lunchtime routines
• Awareness of health, safety, and safeguarding responsibilities
• Ability to respond to minor incidents or illnesses appropriately
• A caring and patient approach to help children develop social skills and enjoy their lunch break
• Professional, reliable, and able to maintain confidentiality
• Willingness to undertake training as required

We offer a beautiful setting, with excellent facilities, supportive staff and enthusiastic children. We are committed to inclusive practices, the achievement of high standards and working in close partnership with parents and the community.

Application closing date: Monday 9 November 2026 at 9.00am

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), online searches may be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence checks during the recruitment process.

Langshott Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, prohibition checks (where applicable) and all other safer recruitment checks in accordance with KCSIE.

Langshott Primary School is an equal opportunities employer.