Midday Supervisor

Elm Tree Primary School; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Elm Tree Primary School in Lowestoft is seeking a Midday Supervisor to oversee pupils during lunchtimes, ensuring safety and good conduct across settings. You will assist with meals, supervise play, and help resolve minor conflicts to foster inclusive social skills.

Role includes providing basic first aid, communicating with staff, and complying with safeguarding and DBS checks as part of pre-employment requirements.

Qualifications

• Supervise pupils during lunchtime including in classrooms, the hall, and playground.
• Provide basic first aid when needed.
• Uphold safeguarding and health and safety policies and participate in pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and welfare of pupils at lunch.
• Support positive behaviour and inclusive play.
• Report concerns to teaching staff.

Skills

First aid

Pupil supervision

Behaviour management

Job description

Midday Supervisor - Elm Tree Primary School
Fixed Term
Grade: A3
Start date: Immediately

Purpose of the Role

As a Midday Supervisor you are responsible for ensuring the safety, welfare, and appropriate conduct of pupils during the lunchtime period. This includes supervision in classrooms, the hall, playground, and while pupils are moving between areas.

The role involves preparing the hall for school lunches, assisting pupils during mealtimes, and clearing away afterwards to maintain a clean and orderly environment.

You will support pupils by encouraging positive behaviour, promoting respectful interactions, and helping to resolve minor conflicts. A key part of the role is fostering inclusive play and encouraging children to engage with one another in a friendly and cooperative manner, helping to build social skills and a sense of community.

You will also provide basic first aid when needed and communicate effectively with teaching staff to report any concerns or incidents, always adhering to the school's safeguarding and health and safety policies.

Evolution Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including a social media search. This post will come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and a successful applicant would be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. An enhanced DBS check will be required.

Why work for us?

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. We're open to flexible working arrangements for roles where suitable.