Midday Supervisor

St Helens Council; Newton-le-Willows; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Newton Le Willows Primary School in Newton-le-Willows is seeking a dedicated Midday Supervisor to join our caring team. You will help set up dinner tables, supervise lunchtimes, and support outdoor play with the pupils.

Previous experience is not required; the role emphasizes a caring attitude and reliability. The post requires safeguarding awareness and an enhanced DBS check, with term-time, school-hours duties.

Qualifications

• Ability to work well in a team.
• Caring attitude towards children in care.
• Reliable and punctual in school-time duties.

Responsibilities

• Set up dinner tables and supervise lunchtimes.
• Facilitate outdoor play and monitor safety during breaks.
• Support pupils with positive behaviour and well-being.

Skills

Teamwork

Caring attitude

Self-motivated

Reliability

Job description

'Nurture the Potential to SSucceed.'

Required as soon as possible:

The Governors of Newton Primary School are seeking to appoint a Midday Supervisor to join our successful and happy team.

We are seeking to appoint a self–motivated, responsible person, who works well in a team.

Duties will involve setting up dinner tables, supervising mealtimes and facilitating outdoor play and games.

Previous experience is not required; however, individuals should be able to display a caring attitude towards the children in their care.

Working at Newton Le Willows Primary School

Joining our school means becoming part of a vibrant, supportive community where every day brings new opportunities to inspire and be inspired. Here, you’re not just a teacher or staff member — you’re a vital part of a team dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child.

We can offer:

• -the opportunity to work in a welcoming school
• -hard working and supportive staff
• -well behaved pupils

At Newton Le Willows Primary School, we believe that happy, motivated staff create the best learning experience. That’s why we prioritize wellbeing, celebrate achievements, and foster a strong sense of belonging.

Come join us — where your passion for education meets a community that truly cares.

Newton Le Willows Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Full Job Description & Person Specification Documents are included with this advert.

This is an Enhanced Disclosure post.

By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with the ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026’ Statutory Guidance.

Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications and encourage you to apply early, to avoid disappointment.

Closing Date: Tuesday 20th October
Shortlisting: Wednesday 21st October
Interview: Friday 23rd October

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. The Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within selection.