Midday Supervisor

The Beeches Community Primary School; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

The Beeches CP School in Ipswich is seeking a part-time lunchtime supervisor to cover daily midday breaks (12:00–13:10) during term time. The role requires prior experience with primary-aged pupils, positive communication, and the ability to work both independently and within a team to ensure a safe, caring lunchtime environment.

Salary is Grade 2 Point 3 (£24,796 pro-rata) with an hourly rate of £12.85. The position is term-time only, with a midday schedule and anticipated start date soon after

Qualifications

• Experience with primary-aged pupils is desirable.
• Ability to communicate positively with pupils and staff, including safeguarding.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team; follow instructions and take initiative.
• Flexibility in lunchtime supervision.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during lunchtimes (12:00–13:10).
• Support pupils in a caring, safe environment.
• Work as part of the school team to promote wellbeing and behaviour.
• Assist with general lunchtime supervision duties as required.

Skills

Pupils 4-11 experience

Communication with pupils & staff

Autonomy & teamwork

Instruction following & initiative

Lunch-time supervision flexibility

Job description

Salary: Grade 2 Point 3 £24,796 (Pro-rata) £12.85 p.h. Contract Details: Monday-Friday 12 noon - 1:10pm, term time only Job Type: Permanent Closing date: Midday Thursday 8th October 2026 Interview date: Monday 12th October 2026 (TBC)

Do you have a passion to work with children? Would you like to work during school hours? This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is keen to start their career/ step back into work.

The Beeches Primary School is looking for someone who:

• - has experience (desirable) of working with pupils of primary age (4-11 years)
• - has the ability to communicate positively and effectively with pupils and staff including, information
• sharing and safeguarding of children
• - has the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• - has the ability to follow instruction and take initiative
• - has flexibility in their approach to lunch time supervision

In return we can offer:

• - a good school that offers a friendly and caring ethos
• - a hard-working, supportive team
• - a caring school community where children are at the heart of everything
• - happy, well behaved pupils, who enjoy coming to school

The Beeches CP School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children.

Our aim is to attract people from diverse backgrounds to build on our inclusive culture and represent the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy, maternity and paternity. We are committed to inclusivity and will consider requests for flexible working including part time and job share arrangements, where the role allows.

We are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our staff, developing skills, training, further qualification and accreditation. The Beeches CP School offers a caring, friendly and welcoming environment. Visits are recommended.

Please contact us on 01473 741225 or email [e-mail] with any queries.

Please also see our website - www.beechescps.org.uk

ASSET Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the job description and will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and children's barred list check, health check, online search and satisfactory references. Copies of our safeguarding and safer recruitment policies are available on request.