Midday Supervisory Assistant
| Posting date: | 31 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 23 February 2026 |
| Location: | Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 8JS |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | b7801418-0e3a-43ea-a53a-5518c3b9e293 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Do you enjoy working with children while providing a caring and safe environment?
Are you available for a few hours around midday?
Does working as a Midday Supervisor interest you?
We are looking to appoint a happy, reliable Midday Supervisory Assistant to work in a team within our friendly primary school for 7.5 hours per week during term time only (38 weeks per annum).
Monday – Friday 11:45 – 1:15The post involves ensuring an enjoyable, safe and sociable lunchtime for all pupils.
Duties include:
• Setting up lunchtime
• Supervising children eating
• May occasionally be required to serve hot meals
• Clearing up afterwards and putting tables and chairs away
• Supervising on the playground
• Support and encourage positive play and interactions,in line with the School Behaviour Policy
• Ensure that any incidents are reported to the right person and escalated as requiredTheduties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive.The postholder may be required to undertake other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of the post. Any such duties should not substantially change the general character of the post.Duties and responsibilities outside of the general scope of this grade of post will be with the consent of the postholder.
Basic health and hygiene training will be given along with safeguarding and first aid training.
The ideal candidate will:
• Be enthusiastic and enjoy working with children
• Want to make our pupils’ lunchtimes a happy experience
• Be able to communicate effectively with children of all abilities, recognising the importance of inclusion
• Promote the safeguarding and welfare of the children in our school
• Positively contribute to our school team
• Use their initiative, and be hard working and organised
• Promote our school values
Visits to the school are encouraged, please contact the school office on 01529 302388 to arrange or emailenquiries@st-andrews.lincs.sch.uk.
Closing Date:Monday 23rd February 2026
Interviews:To be held w/c 23rd February 2026
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and employment references. All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, please be advised that if shortlisted, we will carry out internet searches to support our commitment to safer recruitment.Please note that the purpose of this is to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the school might want to explore with applicants at interview.
What the school offers its staff
Basic health and hygiene training will be given along with safeguarding and first aid training.
Wellbeing Support
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Do you enjoy working with children while providing a caring and safe environment?
Are you available for a few hours around midday?
Does working as a Midday Supervisor interest you?
We are looking to appoint a happy, reliable Midday Supervisory Assistant to work in a team within our friendly primary school for 7.5 hours per week during term time only (38 weeks per annum).
Monday – Friday 11:45 – 1:15The post involves ensuring an enjoyable, safe and sociable lunchtime for all pupils.
Duties include:
• Setting up lunchtime
• Supervising children eating
• May occasionally be required to serve hot meals
• Clearing up afterwards and putting tables and chairs away
• Supervising on the playground
• Support and encourage positive play and interactions,in line with the School Behaviour Policy
• Ensure that any incidents are reported to the right person and escalated as requiredTheduties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive.The postholder may be required to undertake other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of the post. Any such duties should not substantially change the general character of the post.Duties and responsibilities outside of the general scope of this grade of post will be with the consent of the postholder.
Basic health and hygiene training will be given along with safeguarding and first aid training.
The ideal candidate will:
• Be enthusiastic and enjoy working with children
• Want to make our pupils’ lunchtimes a happy experience
• Be able to communicate effectively with children of all abilities, recognising the importance of inclusion
• Promote the safeguarding and welfare of the children in our school
• Positively contribute to our school team
• Use their initiative, and be hard working and organised
• Promote our school values
Visits to the school are encouraged, please contact the school office on 01529 302388 to arrange or emailenquiries@st-andrews.lincs.sch.uk.
Closing Date:Monday 23rd February 2026
Interviews:To be held w/c 23rd February 2026
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and employment references. All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, please be advised that if shortlisted, we will carry out internet searches to support our commitment to safer recruitment.Please note that the purpose of this is to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the school might want to explore with applicants at interview.
What the school offers its staff
Basic health and hygiene training will be given along with safeguarding and first aid training.
Wellbeing Support
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.