Midday Supervisor

St Mellons C.I.W. Primary School; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school in Cardiff is seeking a Midday Supervisor to support children's health and safety during lunchtime. The ideal candidate will assist with lunchtime provision, promote engagement, and manage behavior while maintaining a supportive environment. Candidates should demonstrate experience with children and a dedication to the school's values. This part-time role offers a competitive salary and welcomes applicants to contact the Headteacher for more details.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist with providing a healthy lunchtime.
• Necessary training in food hygiene, first aid, and safeguarding.
• Demonstrate pride in supporting the school's Christian ethos.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the health, safety, and wellbeing of children during lunchtime.
• Communicate with teachers regarding any issues.
• Promote play and maintain a stimulating environment.

Skills

Experience working with children

Communication skills

Ability to manage behavior

Job description

DescriptionSupporting documentsEmployerLocation

St Mellons CiW Primary School

Bridge Rd, Old St Mellons, Cardiff CF3 6UY

Headteacher: Mrs Claire Cook

Age range: 3-11 years

Post Title: Midday Supervisor

Post Ref: ED50052693

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Grade 2 SCP 3 (£24,027) Pro Rata of FTE

Hours: 5 hours per week – 1 hour per day (pro rata 38 weeks a year term time only)

Required asap

The Governing Body are seeking to appoint a mid-day supervisor with the experience of working with children. The school are looking for someone who can assist with the provision of a healthy lunch time and engage and promote play, maintain a high quality stimulating learning environment, whilst at the same time managing behaviour to meet our school expectations.

At St Mellons we understand that all members of staff play have a role in ensuring our pupils make the best possible progress whilst at our school, as happy and healthy individuals.

The successful candidate would have the responsibility for the health, safety and wellbeing of our children during the lunch time. They will need to communicate with teachers and LSAs if there are any problems or concerns, and will need to attend training in areas such as food hygiene, first aid and safeguarding.

We would be looking for the successful candidate to demonstrate a great deal of pride in our school and support us in promoting our Christian ethos.

A full list of the roles and duties can be found in the job description.

The team at St Mellons Primary School is dedicated, hardworking and supportive. The successful candidate will be required to work as part of this team, providing enthusiasm, humour and a determination to support our children.

The children at St Mellons CiW School are joyful, determined and successful learners. They like members of staff who are kind, patient, funny and caring.

Prospective candidates are welcome to contact the Headteacher for further details and to make an appointment to visit the school.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.

This salary is subject to the Living Wage supplement which brings pay rates up to £12 per hour (scp 2 - 4). This supplement will be reviewed in January 2024 and thereafter annually in April. Cardiff Council reserves the right to make any changes to, or removal of, the Living Wage supplement.

Please download or print off the application form by selecting the “Apply Now” button.

Completed applications to be posted to the school at the above address or emailed by the closing date.

Closing date is on Friday 22nd August 2025 at 12:00 noon

Interviews will take place week commencing 1st September 2025 for shortlisted candidates.

Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.

Safeguarding Statement