Midday Supervisor

eTeach UK Limited; Limpsfield; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

St Mary's C of E Primary School in Surrey is seeking a dedicated Midday Supervisor for a November 2026 start. The role covers lunchtime supervision to ensure safety and smooth play during breaks.

The position is temporary for the 2026-27 academic year with term-time hours totaling 7.5 per week, and pay of £12.42 per hour; there is a possibility to extend. Applicants should have first aid training, experience with children, and the ability to work well in a team, following school policies and

Qualifications

• First aid training or willingness to complete it.
• Experience working with children or young people.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Excellent communication with staff and pupils.
• Ability to follow instructions from senior staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils in the playground and classrooms during lunchtime.
• Monitor pupils and report concerns to teachers.
• Respond to minor incidents with first aid when needed.
• Support safe, orderly behaviour and tidy up after activities.
• Ensure safeguarding and maintain pupils' welfare.

Skills

First aid

Working with children

Teamwork

Effective communication

Follow instructions

Observation & safety

Education

First aid training

Job description

St Mary’s C of E Primary SchoolMidday Supervisor required for November 2026

Start Date: Monday 9th November 2026Hours: 7.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri, 11.30 - 1.00)Salary: Surrey Pay Grade 1/2, Term time only (£12.42 per hour)Contract: Temporary for the 2026-27 Academic Year (possibility to extend)Applications Close: Friday 30th October 2026Interviews: W/C 2nd November 2026

We are looking for a midday supervisor to join our wonderful team here at St Mary's. This is an exciting opportunity for somebody who is keen to be responsible for supervising pupils and the school's premises during the lunchtime period to ensure that the break runs effectively and that the safety and welfare of pupils is maintained.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Supervision

• Supervise pupils in in the playground and classrooms (for wet play)
• Monitor pupils that aren't engaging in play and feedback any concerns to class teachers

Health and safety

• Observe pupils and the environment and take action to minimise any identified health and safety risks
• Deliver first aid to respond to minor incidents and refer any major incidents to a qualified first aider
• Record details of incidents in line with the school's reporting procedures
• Be aware of and support pupils with medical needs
• Feedback concerns relating to pupils' health and safety to a senior member of staff

Behaviour

• Report any incidents of serious misbehaviour to the relevant staff member, in line with the school's behaviour policy
• Take necessary action to minimise disruption and harm to pupils, in line with the school's behaviour policy
• Make sure children tidy up after themselves when using play resources/equipment
• Follow any directions from class teachers on supporting specific pupils with challenging behaviour

Play

• Organise play activities to encourage pupils to play and make use of play equipment
• Offer educational instruction where needed to help pupils to share play equipment
• Help to resolve issues between pupils during play activities

Safeguarding

• Make sure pupils remain on the school premises during lunchtime
• Look out for any unidentified visitors approaching the school and follow the school’s procedures for approaching/reporting individuals

Please note: this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that a midday supervisor will carry out. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role.

Person specification

CRITERIA QUALITIES

Qualifications and training

• First aid training (or willingness to complete it)

Experience

• Working with children or young people
• Working and collaborating within a team

Skills and knowledge

• Ability to respond quickly and effectively to issues that arise
• Ability to use own initiative and take action accordingly
• Effective communication with adults and children
• Ability to follow instructions from senior team members
• Ability to have a firm but fair approach to handling behaviour issues in line with the school's policies
• Ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues

Personal qualities

• Commitment to supporting and understanding pupil needs
• Uphold and promote the ethos and values of the school
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion

The successful candidates must meet the requirements of the person specifications in order to be offered the post and will be subject to enhanced DBS checks.

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

Enquiries to the school office by telephone or by email to bursar @stmarysprimary.org