Midday Supervisor

Ferndown First School; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Ferndown First School is seeking a dedicated Midday Supervisor to help create a safe, enjoyable lunchtime for pupils. The role focuses on supporting play, meals, and positive behaviour, with you as a calm and friendly presence during the lunch break.

The post is permanent and Term-Time Only, 4.5 hours per week (Monday, Wednesday and Friday, pm), with a full-time equivalent salary of £26,016 per year (pro-rata for part-time). Start date ASAP.

Qualifications

• Caring and patient with children.
• Warm, calm and approachable demeanor.
• Reliable team player who can work with staff.
• Happy to support pupils during lunch break.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, happy lunchtime environment for all pupils.
• Encourage positive behavior, manners and respectful relationships.
• Support children in dining and playtimes, helping them feel included.
• Organise safe, active and cooperative play.
• Offer reassurance when children need guidance or face worries.
• Respond to accidents, incidents and welfare needs.
• Work with colleagues to run lunchtimes smoothly.

Skills

Caring

Patient

Warm

Calm

Observant

Reliable

Team player

Enthusiastic

Job description

Midday Supervisor – Ferndown First School

£26,016 per annum (full time equivalent); actual salary for part-time, term-time only working: £2,635 per annum

4.5 hours per week, Monday, Wednesday & Friday, pm

To start ASAP

Permanent, Term-Time Only

Do you enjoy being the friendly face that helps make lunchtime the best part of a child's day?

At Ferndown First School, we believe that some of the most important moments in a child's day happen outside the classroom. Lunchtimes are a chance for children to build friendships, develop confidence, learn valuable social skills and simply enjoy being children.

That's where our Midday Supervisors come in.

As a Midday Supervisor, you'll be far more than a playground presence. You'll be the reassuring adult who helps a child find a friend to play with, the calm voice that settles a disagreement, the encouraging smile that helps a nervous child feel like they belong, and the watchful eye that keeps everyone safe.

If you enjoy working with children, can bring energy and positivity to each day, and want to make a genuine difference in young lives, we'd love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing:

• Help create a safe, happy and enjoyable lunchtime environment for all pupils.

• Encourage positive behaviour, good manners and respectful relationships.

• Support children in the dining hall and during playtimes, helping them feel included and valued.

• Organise and encourage safe, active and cooperative play.

• Offer reassurance and guidance when children need support with friendships, worries or minor disagreements.

• Respond appropriately to accidents, incidents and welfare needs.

• Work closely with colleagues to ensure lunchtimes run smoothly and effectively.

Who we’re looking for:

• Caring, patient and genuinely enjoys spending time with children.

• Warm and approachable, building positive relationships with pupils from all backgrounds.

• Calm and reassuring, particularly when children need support or guidance.

• Observant and attentive, noticing when a child may need a helping hand or encouraging word.

• A positive role model who promotes kindness, respect and inclusion.

• Reliable, professional and able to work well as part of a team.

• Enthusiastic about making a difference, even through the small interactions that can mean so much to a child.