Lunchtime Supervisor: Calm, Caring Support for Kids

Company: Thehambleschool
Apply for the Lunchtime Supervisor: Calm, Caring Support for Kids
Location: Southampton
Job Description:

Midday Supervisory Assistant (MSA)

Location: Rownhams St John’s CE Primary School, Bakers Drove, Southampton

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract: Permanent, term time only

Hours: 12:00pm – 1:20pm, Monday to Friday

Salary: Support Staff, Grade A — salary/rate to be confirmed

The Role

  • Supervise children in the lunch hall, classrooms, playgrounds, play areas and field
  • Help children to eat their lunch safely and happily
  • Encourage good manners, kindness and positive play
  • Support younger children with practical skills, such as using a knife and fork
  • Help set up and tidy the lunch hall, including tables and chairs
  • Listen to children and support them with small worries or friendship issues
  • Follow the school’s behaviour, safeguarding, first aid, health and safety procedures
  • Work as part of a friendly team to make lunchtimes safe, calm and enjoyable

What We’re Looking For

  • Enjoys working with children
  • Is kind, calm and positive
  • Communicates well with children and adults
  • Can help children play safely and treat others with respect
  • Is reliable, punctual and willing to work outside across the year
  • Can work well as part of a team
  • Understands the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding
  • Has experience of working with children, or is keen to learn

What We Offer

  • Friendly, enthusiastic children
  • A welcoming and supportive staff team
  • A school community built on love, joy and responsibility
  • The chance to make a real difference to children’s daily experience of school
  • Support and guidance to help you settle into the role

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Posted: June 4th, 2026