Midday Supervisor

Lawnside Academy, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 0LX

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  18 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  9 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £24,796.00 Annually (FTE)

Midday Supervisor job summary

1. Level 1 (Fixed Term initially to August 2027)

Supervision of pupils immediately before, during and after the midday meal. This includes pupils who have a school meal as well as those who bring their own food.

2. Supervision of hand washing as required.

3. Supervision of pupils’ entry into the dining room, including any walk or journey to the dining room which might be required.

4. Assistance for pupils where necessary to carry trays etc. to table and to return empty dishes etc. to service counter.

5. Assistance for pupils where necessary to cut up food and guidance on the proper use of cutlery; assistance in the clearance of any spillage etc. if required.

6. Taking such steps as are necessary when pupils are sick, carrying out minor first aid and summoning any assistance needed to deal with injuries or illness.

7. Supervision of pupils in the playground or other area of the school as required, dealing with any incidents of inappropriate pupil behaviour in line with the school’s Behaviour Policy. Organising play/games as appropriate inside school on wet days.

8. To maintain confidentiality at all times in respect of school-related matters and to prevent disclosure of confidential and sensitive information.

9. To undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibility as may be required.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Lawnside Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 283 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Lawnside Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lawnside-academy

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