About the role
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: H2 Actual Salary - £3,502.34 - £3,613.50
Closing Date: 16th November 2026
This is a role for someone who will ensure the safety, welfare and positive behaviour of pupils during the lunch period, working 6.25 hours per week (12:00–13:15). You will join the midday supervision team at Flamstead End Primary School to supervise dining and play areas, support healthy mealtimes and help maintain a calm, welcoming lunchtime for approximately 490 pupils across preschool, nursery and primary phases.
What you'll be doing
Prepare and lay tables and clear the dining room after lunch (wipe tables/chairs, clear food/wrap, sweep floor).
Supervise pupils while they eat in the dining hall, encouraging social skills and good manners.
Supervise outdoor play and activities, ensuring a safe environment for pupils to play and socialise.
Set out and store play equipment; support activity organisation during the midday break.
Operate tills and accept meal payments and vouchers when required.
Encourage pupils to choose and eat healthy, balanced meals.
Follow the school behaviour system, manage incidents calmly and report to senior staff in line with policy.
Provide basic first aid during the lunch period when required.
What we're looking for
Essential
Ability to work the stated hours: 12:00–13:15 (6.25 hours per week).
Experience of supervising groups of children or demonstrable ability to manage children’s behaviour calmly and consistently.
Basic numeracy and confidence handling cash or meal vouchers (or willingness to be trained).
Willingness to follow school safeguarding procedures and to undergo relevant pre-employment checks (references, DBS etc.).
Good communication skills and a positive, patient approach when supporting children.
Desirable
About the team
You will work alongside an experienced Midday Supervisor Assistant and the wider pastoral staff, including a full-time Pupil Support Worker and trained Mental Health First Aiders. The staff team is experienced, supportive and values strong relationships; the school benefits from a very active PTA and high staff morale.
What we offer
Discounted use of the gym at Goffs Academy.
Priority admission for your child after two years’ service.
A cash incentive employer referral scheme.
About us
Flamstead End School is a two-form entry primary school in Cheshunt with preschool and a 60-place nursery. The school emphasises a warm, inclusive environment, strong relationships and high expectations; it is part of Generations Multi Academy Trust and has outcomes above national averages.
Generations Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, qualifications, experience checks, medical clearance, enhanced DBS checks, social media checks, and documentary evidence showing your entitlement to work in the UK.
How to Apply
Please contact the HR department on 01992 624375, or by email at [email protected] for further details.
Please note: this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and candidates are required to declare convictions as specified in the Exceptions Order (further information is available on the school website). Previous applicants need not apply.
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