Lunchtime Supervisor

Job Title: Lunchtime Supervisor
Location: Whickham
Hours: 11:30–14:30, Monday – Friday
Start: September
Pay: £16.50–£17.00 per hour

Are you a caring, reliable, and enthusiastic individual looking for a rewarding role within a primary school? Milk Education is working with a welcoming primary school in Whickham, seeking a dedicated Lunchtime Supervisor to join their team from September.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play an important role in supporting pupils during the lunchtime period, ensuring they are safe, happy, and engaged in a positive environment. If you enjoy working with children and are passionate about promoting their wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you.

Lunchtime Supervisor – Role Overview

As a Lunchtime Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising pupils during lunch, both in the dining hall and on the playground. You will help create a safe, inclusive, and enjoyable environment while encouraging positive behaviour and supporting children’s social development.

You will work closely with school staff to ensure pupils have a positive lunchtime experience and that school policies are followed at all times.

Lunchtime Supervisor – Key Responsibilities

Pupil Supervision

• Supervise pupils during lunch in the dining hall, playground, and other designated areas
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all pupils throughout the lunchtime period
• Encourage positive behaviour and respectful interactions between children
• Promote inclusive play and support pupils in developing positive friendships
• Respond appropriately to minor incidents and report any concerns to senior staff

Health & Safety

• Monitor pupils to ensure they follow school rules and expectations
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and organised dining environment
• Administer basic first aid where appropriate or report injuries in line with school procedures
• Follow safeguarding procedures and school policies at all times

Professional Practice

• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and other lunchtime supervisors
• Promote the welfare and wellbeing of all pupils
• Support the school’s positive behaviour policy
• Contribute positively to the wider school community

Lunchtime Supervisor – Essential Criteria

• Previous experience working with children professionally 
• A caring, patient, and approachable manner
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A proactive and reliable approach to supporting children’s wellbeing
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Must live locally to Whickham—no relocation

Lunchtime Supervisor – Why Work with Milk Education?

Milk Education is an eco-friendly, purpose-driven supply agency, driven to make a change, with a mission to be the MOST REWARDING agency to work both with and for.

Benefits to YOU:

• Excellent rates of pay
• Flexible and long-term opportunities available
• Health and wellbeing support
• 24/7 access to your dedicated consultant
• CPD and training support sessions
• Referral programme
• Ongoing support throughout your placement

Lunchtime Supervisor – Apply Now

If you’re ready to make a positive difference by supporting pupils during the school day in a welcoming primary school in Whickham, we’d love to hear from you.

Please email your CV to: [email removed]

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy, available on our website. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

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