Midday Supervisor

East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Tapestry Learning Partnership is seeking a midday supervisor for Laceyfields Academy in the East Midlands. You will supervise pupils in the dining hall and playground, helping to keep lunchtime safe, calm, and engaging.

We value warm, reliable team players who communicate well with staff and pupils, promote positive behaviour, and support wellbeing and inclusion. Training and safeguarding commitments apply; DBS checks will be required.

Qualifications

• Warm, reliable, and confident working with children.
• Ability to promote positive behaviour and a calm lunchtime.
• Patient and approachable, building positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Ability to maintain clear boundaries and calm, consistent behaviour management.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils in the dining hall and playground.
• Encourage good behaviour and safe play during lunchtime.
• Assist younger pupils with eating routines and transitions.
• Respond to minor issues or concerns with a friendly, watchful presence.

Skills

Warm personality

Reliability

Child engagement

Team communication

Job description

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About the Role

A midday supervisor supports the smooth running of the lunch period by keeping pupils safe, calm, and positively engaged. The role involves supervising children in the dining hall and playground, encouraging good behaviour and safe play, helping younger pupils with eating routines, and responding to any minor issues or concerns. By maintaining a friendly, watchful presence, the midday supervisor helps ensure lunchtime is a safe, enjoyable part of the school day

Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who is warm, reliable, and confident working with children, with the ability to promote positive behaviour and create a calm, safe atmosphere during lunchtime. The ideal person will be patient, approachable, and able to build positive relationships while maintaining clear boundaries. They should be able to work well as part of a team, communicate effectively with staff and pupils, and remain calm and consistent when managing behaviour or resolving minor issues. A genuine commitment to children’s wellbeing and inclusion is essential.

About Laceyfields Academy

Laceyfields Academy is an inclusive and welcoming infant and nursery school where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential. The school prides itself on providing a safe, supportive environment alongside a broad and engaging curriculum. Staff work collaboratively to deliver high-quality teaching while promoting pupils’ confidence, wellbeing, and independence. Strong relationships with families and the wider community help ensure that all pupils are well supported both academically and personally.

Why Join Tapestry Learning Partnership?

As part of our Trust, you’ll benefit from:

• A supportive network of professionals who share your commitment to excellence
• High-quality professional development and career progression opportunities
• A caring, inclusive organisation that values staff wellbeing and work–life balance
• Access to a range of employee benefits designed to promote health and wellbeing

This is your chance to be part of something special. Help us shape the future and make a lasting impact.

Tapestry Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is a criminal offence to engage or seek to engage in regulated activity or regulated work with children, if you appear on the DBS barred list. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and be eligible to work in the UK.

Further information about our commitment to Safeguarding can be found at:

Tapestry Learning Partnership

Please be aware, the Trust may also consider performing an online presence check as part of their preemployment checks.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

Further details about our school can be found on our website:

To be discussed at the Interview / Next stage – Competitive rate (dependent on experience)