Job description
Support a Positive School Environment as a Lunchtime Supervisor in Middlesbrough!
Job Title: Lunchtime Supervisor
Location: Middlesbrough
Salary Range: £13 – £17 per hour (Depending on Experience)
Start Time: Immediate
Contract: Day-to-day / Long-term | Part-time / Full-time
Are you someone who can bring calm, care, and positivity to a busy school environment? If you enjoy supporting children’s wellbeing and helping them thrive during their social time, this role could be the perfect fit for you.
GSL Education are seeking a reliable and nurturing Lunchtime Supervisor to join a friendly school in Middlesbrough. Your presence will help ensure pupils enjoy a safe, happy, and structured lunchtime experience every day.
Key Responsibilities of a Lunchtime Supervisor:
- Supervise pupils during the lunch break, both indoors and outdoors.
- Encourage positive behaviour, cooperation, and social interaction.
- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all pupils throughout the lunchtime period.
- Support pupils in the dining hall, including assisting younger children with meals when needed.
- Manage playground activities and help resolve minor conflicts calmly and effectively.
- Report concerns or incidents to senior staff as required.
Job Requirements for Lunchtime Supervisor:
- Experience working with children or young people (school or community settings preferred).
- A calm, friendly, and proactive approach to pupil supervision and behaviour management.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Reliability, patience, and the ability to remain vigilant and attentive.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil safety.
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to express interest in the Lunchtime Supervisor role, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your up‑to‑date CV. One of our dedicated consultants will be in touch soon.