School Meals Supervisory Assistant

Contract type: Fixed term until July 2027 - Maternity cover
Work pattern: 6 hours and 40 minutes per week, Term time only (39 weeks)
Hours of work: Monday - Friday, 1 hour 20 minutes a day, between the hours of 11.30am - 1.30pm (hours to be agreed)
Salary information: G2 Point 8, £4,467 per annum
Start date: 2nd November 2026

The Headteacher and Governors are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and caring person to join our team as a Midday Supervisor. Cannon Lane Primary School is a popular school in Harrow. We have an excellent reputation and are committed to ensuring that all of our children and our staff are Happy, Safe and Successful.

The Midday Supervisors are responsible for overseeing the basic care and wellbeing of the children. This role is an important one, the lunch hour being a period of social and recreational activity for pupils.  The main duties will be to prepare the dining hall ready for lunch and to encourage the children to eat the lunch provided in a calm and orderly manner.

Responsibilities will include:

• Supervise the children at lunch times being aware of pupils’ activities at all times.
• Ensure polite behaviour at lunch tables and offer assistance to pupils requiring help with their lunches.
• Administer minor first aid, ensuring that all accidents and injuries are recorded in the “Accident Book” and reported to the Senior Midday Supervisor.
• Tidy and sweep the floors, and wipe down the tables before storing them in the cupboard at the end of lunchtime.
• Supervise the children on the playground and organise engaging play activities.

Please ensure that all sections of the application are completed. 

For further information, please contact Anna Checkley in the school office: hr@cannonlane.harrow.sch.uk.

Closing date: Friday 16th October 2026 at Midday
Interview date: Wednesday 21st October 2026 – between 9:15am – 11:15pm

The school is committed to safeguarding children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school follows safer recruitment practices to protect children. In line with Keeping Children Safe In Education 2025 (KCSIE 2025) paragraph 220, the school will carry out an online search on all shortlisted candidates. Successful applicants will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the DBS. Please note that the Childcare Disqualifications Regulations 2009 apply to this position and therefore you are required to complete the “disqualification by association” declaration form. Should you be successful in your application for this post, your appointment cannot be progressed without this declaration. Further information can be found at www.direct.gov.uk.