Job Introduction
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 – 1:15
The post involves ensuring an enjoyable, safe and sociable lunchtime for all pupils.
Duties include:
Setting up lunchtime
Supervising children eating
Serve up 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 required
The duties 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 email enquiries@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.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
