Midday Meals Supervisor

Schools; Littlehampton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Lyminster Primary School in West Sussex is seeking a friendly Midday Meals Supervisor to join our team for five days per week, term-time only. You will supervise children during lunchtime, help maintain a calm, orderly dining environment, and promote good pupil behaviour around the school.

This role requires you to place the health, safety and welfare of children first, with safeguarding at the heart of all duties.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and committed Midday Meals Supervisor for term-time, five days a week.
• Experience or ability to supervise children during lunchtime and support a high standard of pupil behaviour during mealtimes and around the school.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children during the midday break.
• Assist with health, safety and welfare during lunch and around the school.

Job description

Vacancy for a Midday Meals Supervisor

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Midday Meals Supervisor to join our Midday Meals team, 5 days per week, term time only.

The supervision of the children at lunchtime is a very important aspect of the social development and welfare of our pupils and an integral part in developing and maintaining ethos of our school. As part of a team of Midday Meals Supervisors, you will be responsible for the supervision of children during the midday break, including supporting a high standard of pupil behaviour during mealtimes and in/around the school, depending on the rota/area of work. You will act as a responsible caring adult with the health, safety, and welfare of the children always in mind.

If you are enthusiastic, hard-working and enjoy working with children, this is an ideal opportunity for you to share in the life and work of this vibrant and cheerful community school.

Candidates are welcome to visit the school. Please call the school office on 01903 713642 for an appointment. Further information about our school is available on our website www.lyminster.w-sussex.sch.uk.

Closing date: November 4th 2026

Safeguarding Statement

Lyminster Primary School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointees are subject to pre-employment checks, including references, Disqualification by Association declaration and Disclosure & Barring Service check. References will be checked prior to interview. West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer.