Midday Meals Supervisory Assistant - Part-time

Adisham CE Primary School, Canterbury

• Ref:KCC886-3119-135S
• Posted:23/02/2026
• Pay:KSA £24, 513 (approx £4201 pro rata )
• Start Date:TBC subject to DBS and references
• App Close Date:02/03/2026 at 23:45
• Interviews:To Be Arranged

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Adisham CE Primary School have a fantastic, part time opportunity!

We are looking for a Midday Meals Supervisor to join our school community. The model of established Stour Academy Trust schools is to employ MDMS to assist children in the dinner hour, and focus on establishing the Trust family dining ethos.  The main responsibility is to supervise the children during meal times to ensure they are enjoying a nutritious lunch in a safe and happy environment.

The role also involves putting out dining tables, cutlery and beakers in time for the start of the lunch period, ensuring there are sufficient settings for the number of pupils eating that day. The role may also require some cleaning duties.

To work as a lunchtime supervisor, the following skills are desirable:

• enjoyment of working with children
• patience
• the ability to stay calm
• good communication skills
• the ability to work as part of a team

Lunchtime supervisors must also be aware of their responsibility under child protection legislation (training will be provided) and report any concerns of possible abuse of a child to the head teacher.

PLEASE NOTE:

• Term time only role
• Monday - Friday 11:45am - 1:15pm each day.
• The salary will be KSA £24, 513 (approx £4201 pro rata )
• Start date is as soon as possible.

Why not have a look at our website 

Our school and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children.  This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please note that references will be requested prior to interview, at least one reference must be from your most recent employer.

Candidates who are invited for interview will be required to bring with them photo ID (either a valid driving licence or passport)

Previous applicants do not need to re-apply

Information about the school

Adisham Church of England Primary School is a welcoming village school in the centre of the village surrounded by open countryside and woodland, approximately six miles from Canterbury.

We offer mixed age classes within a warm, supportive, and close knit community where our Christian values—Respect, Truth, Compassion, and Friendship—are at the heart of everything we do. We strive to provide a curriculum that is engaging, inclusive, and supported by a modern approach to teaching and learning.

As a member of The Stour Academy Trust, a forward thinking Multi Academy Trust of primary schools, we are committed to transforming learning to better prepare children for the challenges of the 21st century. The Trust is dedicated to unlocking the full potential of every pupil. Through an innovative pedagogical model and the purposeful use of technology, we deliver personalised learning within an enabling environment where technology enhances progress without defining our vision.

From little seeds great and wonderful things grow and flourish.

For more information about the school, please visit the school’s website: www.adisham.kent.sch.uk For more information about The Stour Academy Trust, please visit the Trust website: www.thestouracademytrust.org.uk

Job Contact Information

• Name:HR
• Address:Park View, Sturry, Kent, CT2 0NR
• Telephone: 01227 931560
• Email: recruitment@stouracademytrust.org.uk

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• Midday Meals Supervisor