Midday Supervisor

Suffolk County Council; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The Beeches Primary School in Ipswich invites applications for a part-time Midday Supervisor. The role supports pupils during lunch periods and helps maintain a safe, orderly environment during the school day.

This permanent post is term-time only, with hours from 12:00 to 1:10 p.m., Monday to Friday. Salary is £24,796 pro rata (£12.85 per hour). Visits are welcome; contact the school on 01473 741225 or [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Experience (desirable) of working with pupils aged 4-11 years.
• Communicate positively and effectively with pupils and staff.
• Understands safeguarding of children.
• Can work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Can follow instructions and take initiative.
• Flexible approach to lunch-time supervision.

Skills

Experience (desirable)

Communication with pupils

Safeguarding of children

Autonomy & teamwork

Initiative

Lunch-time flexibility

Job description

• The Beeches Community Primary School
• Address: Shakespeare Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 4DG
• Salary: £24,796 pro rata (£12.85 per hour)
• Hours: Part time, Monday to Friday 12 pm to 1.10 pm, term time only
• Contract: Permanent
• Reference: 5447

The Beeches Primary School are seeking a Midday Supervisor.

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)
• can communicate positively and effectively with pupils and staff including, information
• understands sharing and safeguarding of children
• can work autonomously and as part of a team
• can follow instruction and take initiative
• has flexibility in their approach to lunch time supervision.

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.

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.

For more information

Visits are recommended. Please contact the school by calling 01473 741225 or emailing: [e-mail].

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.

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 includingan enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and children's barred list check, health check, online search andsatisfactory references. Copies of our safeguarding and safer recruitment policies are available on request.

Closing date: 12 pm, 8 October 2026.

Interview date: 12 October 2026.