Lunchtime Play Supervisor - Temporary Maternity Cover

Gearies Primary School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Gearies Primary School in Gants Hill is seeking a Midday Assistant to support pupils at lunchtimes. This temporary maternity cover runs until the end of the summer term in July 2027. The role is term-time only, 10–10.5 hours per week, with shifts from 11:20 to 11:30am, Monday to Friday. Salary is £15.75 per hour.

We are looking for a colleague who enjoys working with children, encourages healthy eating, ensures safe and enjoyable play, and has excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to work well with pupils during lunchtimes.
• Supports healthy eating and safe play within the school environment.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to children across the school during lunchtimes.
• Assist with supervision and promote safe, enjoyable play at lunchtime.

Skills

Working with children

Healthy eating

Safe play

Excellent communication

Job description

Gearies Primary School in Gants Hill is seeking a Midday Assistant to support pupils at lunchtimes. This temporary maternity cover runs until the end of the summer term in July 2027. The role is term-time only, 10–10.5 hours per week, with shifts from 11:20 to 11:30am, Monday to Friday. Salary is £15.75 per hour.

We are looking for a colleague who enjoys working with children, encourages healthy eating, ensures safe and enjoyable play, and has excellent communication skills.