Midday Supervisor

Suffolk County Council; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 5,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

Britannia Primary School and Nursery is seeking a Midday Supervisor to join our Ipswich campus. The role is a permanent, part-time position 8.75 hours per week across 38 weeks per year, with duties mainly during the 11:30am to 2:00pm lunch period.

You will help supervise pupils, promote safe and positive behaviour, and communicate with staff, parents and children to support a calm, engaging lunchtime environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or in a school or care setting preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, parents and pupils.
• Reliable and punctual with a positive, friendly attitude.

Responsibilities

• Work 11:30am–2:00pm, Monday to Friday, 38 weeks per year, with flexibility.
• Supervise and support children during lunchtime, encouraging safe and positive behaviour.
• Communicate clearly with school staff and parents as required.
• Help create a welcoming and orderly lunchtime environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Patience

Teamwork

Positive behaviour management

Job description

• Britannia Primary School and Nursery
• Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 5HE
• Salary: £5,054 per annum
• Hours: 8.75 hours per week, 5 days per week, 38 weeks per year *
• Contract: Permanent.Required from September 2026
• Reference: 5342

* Monday – Friday, 1 hour 45 minutes per day between 11.30am and 2pm.

Britannia Primary School and Nurseryis looking for a Midday Supervisor.

‘Developing Responsible Citizens, Confident Individuals and Independent Learners’.

We are a three-form entry primary school located in Ipswich, Suffolk, focused on providing an engaging, creative learning environment for all pupils.

Our children love their school, and this is reflected in their excellent behaviour and attitudes towards learning.

Our staff are committed and hardworking, underpinned by the school’s high calibre administrative support team. The leadership team and governing body are committed to continuing the strategic development of the school towards becoming outstanding.

You will be:

• able to work anywhere between 11.30am - 2pm with flexibility (Monday to Friday)
• trustworthy and efficient
• able to communicate effectively
• able to have a good working relationship with staff, parents and children
• able to manage children in a positive way.

We will offer you:

• a vibrant, friendly, and inclusive community
• an exciting, very positive ethos where we celebrate success at all levels
• an enthusiastic, engaged and well-behaved group of children who love to learn
• a rich, inspiring curriculum and learning environment
• a creative and collaborative approach to learning
• a reflective and committed staff team
• a desire for continued improvement and further development.

Closing date:

12 pm, 28 August 2026.

Interview date:

3 September 2026.

Britannia Primary School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks are required for relevant posts.

Oxlip Learning Partnership safeguards and promotes the welfare of students and requires all staff and visitors to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

The Oxlip Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with.

As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

Child Protection training will also need to be undertaken.

Oxlip Learning Partnership promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce and encourages applications from all sections of society.We are always keen to hear from talented professionals, at all stages of their career, who believe they can support us in achieving our vision.