Midday Supervisor

Tradewind Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a caring and reliable Midday Supervisor to join a primary school team in Sutton, South London. Responsibilities include supervising children during lunchtimes, promoting good manners and healthy eating, and managing behaviour. Ideal candidates enjoy working with children, are reliable, and can work as part of a team. This part-time role offers competitive rates and support from dedicated consultants.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Access to CPD-accredited courses

Ongoing support from a recruitment consultant

Qualifications

• Enjoys working with children and has a caring, patient attitude.
• Punctual, reliable, and able to work well as part of a team.
• Can use initiative and remain calm under pressure.
• Previous experience in a school or childcare setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervising pupils in the lunch hall, playground, and school premises.
• Assisting with the organisation and serving of lunches.
• Encouraging healthy eating and positive social interaction.
• Managing behaviour in line with the school's behaviour policy.
• Providing basic first aid.
• Reporting concerns or incidents to senior staff.

Skills

Caring attitude

Reliability

Teamwork

Use of initiative

Job description

Midday Supervisor - Part-Time
Start Date: After October Half Term
Location: Sutton, South London
Hours: 11:30am - 1:30pm (Monday to Friday, Term Time Only)
Contract: Part-Time

We are seeking a caring, reliable, and enthusiastic Midday Supervisor to join our friendly team at an Ofsted Good, a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Sutton.

About the Role:

You will be responsible for supervising children during the lunchtime period, both in the dining hall and playground, ensuring their safety and well-being while promoting positive behaviour and good manners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervising pupils in the lunch hall, playground, and school premises.

• Assisting with the organisation and serving of lunches where required.

• Encouraging healthy eating and positive social interaction.

• Managing behaviour in line with the school's behaviour policy.

• Providing basic first aid (training will be provided if needed).

• Reporting any concerns or incidents to senior staff.

We are looking for someone who:

• Enjoys working with children and has a caring, patient attitude.

• Is punctual, reliable, and able to work well as part of a team.

• Can use initiative and remain calm under pressure.

• Has previous experience in a school or childcare setting (desirable, but not essential).

Why Join Tradewind:

• Partnered with top schools across London

• Competitive daily rates, paid weekly via PAYE

• Access to 2,500+ CPD-accredited courses via The National College

• Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment consultant

Interested? Send your CV to lauren.joyner or get in touch to discuss this opportunity for November 2025.