School Meals Supervisory Assistant
Hours: 6.67 ( Monday – Friday 1 hour 20 mins each day) No Inset days
Contract: Fixed term until 31st August 2026
Salary: JG 1 SCP 2 £24,413 FTE Actual salary: £3,781.18 per annum
Start Date: As soon as possible following an informal interview
The Role
We currently have a vacancy for a Lunchtime Supervisor and are looking for people who are kind, patient and effective team members, able to work closely and flexibly with colleagues and fully supportive of the ethos and values of our family of schools.
Your role will include supporting our children whilst they eat their lunch, as well as supervising and encouraging positive play outside in the playground. It is very important to us to provide a safe and happy lunchtime environment for both the children and our staff. If you have any previous experience of this type of role, it would be an advantage but previous experience is not necessary to apply. Any training required will be provided to you.
Becoming a lunchtime supervisor can open up further opportunities to work within our schools in a variety of roles, including absence cover in the classroom or even as a Learning Partner.
Our School
The Whiteoak Academies of Hannah More Infants and Grove Juniors are thriving schools with a friendly and caring atmosphere. We believe that every child deserves a high-quality education, and we strive to ensure that every day there is something that inspires and excites; something to talk and smile about at the end of the day.
The Trust
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership (LSP) is a Multi-Academy Trust which has experienced rapid growth since it started in 2016. There are currently 34 schools in the Trust.
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is cross-phase and includes Infant, Junior, Primary and Secondary schools. The Trust is a mixed MAT and includes both non-denominational and Church of England schools.
We encourage you to browse our website for more information about the Trust: Lighthouse Schools Partnership - Home
Application Details
All applicants are advised to refer to the Application Pack before submitting an application. Please be advised, in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy, we do not accept CV’s.
Closing Date: Monday 23rd February 2026 at 9am
Interview Date: To be confirmed
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership – The Whiteoak Academies of Hannah More Infants and Grove Juniors is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in our community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.
We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.