Job Introduction
Midday Supervisory Assistant
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 (39 weeks per annum). The post involves ensuring an enjoyable, safe and sociable lunchtime for all pupils.
Salary Grade: G2.3 - G2.6 - £4149.24 - £4214.29pa
Monday – Friday 11:45 – 1:15
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
Other additional tasks that support the effective running at lunchtime period
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 01400272798 to arrange a visit or email on enquiries@welbourn.lincs.sch.uk
Closing Date: Friday 27th February 2026
Interviews: To be held w/c 2nd March 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.
