Midday Meals Supervisor - Part-time

Woodchurch CEP School, Ashford

• Ref:KCC886-3145-188S
• Posted:29/10/2025
• Pay:KSA (£12.71)
• Start Date:ASAP
• App Close Date:12/11/2025 at 12:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Midday Meal Supervisor — Woodchurch CEP School
Hours: 12:00–1:00pm Monday–Friday, term time only (5 hours per week)
Contract: Kent Scheme A — actual salary approx. £2,771 per annum
Start date: ASAP

We are seeking a calm, reliable and caring Midday Meal Supervisor to join our friendly team at Woodchurch CEP School and help ensure that children have a safe, calm and positive experience at lunchtime.

Main duties include:

• Supervising pupils in the dining hall, encouraging positive behaviour and social interaction

• Helping children with routine lunchtime tasks (opening packets, drinks etc.)

• Cleaning and wiping tables between sittings and at the end of lunch

• Sweeping/spot-cleaning as required

• Following all safeguarding, health & safety and first-aid procedures (training provided)

We are looking for someone who:

• Is reliable, punctual and available every lunchtime

• Is calm, patient and enjoys working with young children

• Can follow instructions and work well as part of a team

• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Desirable but not essential:

• Previous experience working with children

• Experience in a school or similar supervisory role

Safeguarding Statement
Woodchurch CEP School (part of the Flourish Together Federation) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, online checks and satisfactory references.

Information about the school

Woodchurch Church of England Primary School has 165 children on roll and is situated in the heart of the Kent countryside in the village of Woodchurch, 6 miles from Ashford and 4 miles from Tenterden. We are a school at the heart of the community, that puts children at the heart of everything we do. Our site consists of a mixture of Victorian and modern buildings.

Woodchurch CE Primary School plays a central role within a close-knit village community. We enjoy a well-established relationship with the wider parish. We are proud of our inclusive, Christian ethos and benefit from strong, mutually supportive links with the local community, church and parents.

As a school we value each individual child and strive to provide a stimulating, learning experience for all our children. We are committed to ensuring that each child achieves their very best whilst in our care.

Our confident and engaging children are key to the welcoming family atmosphere you will find here at our amazing school. Our parents care about their children’s education, and we have a very active parent and friends association. You will be supported by a great Governing Body. We have strong links with our collaboration, Tenterden Rural Alliance made up other schools, including primary and secondary schools.

To find out more about us visit our fantastic school website.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Kelly Burlton and Mrs Jen Dawes
• Address:Bethersden Road, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3QJ
• Telephone: (01233) 860232
• Email: kburlton@woodchurch.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01233) 860804

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