Midday Supervisor

Isle of Wight Council; Shanklin; On-site; GBP 4,500 - 6,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

Isle of Wight Council at St Blasius Primary Academy in Shanklin is seeking a reliable Midday Supervisor. You will help supervise lunch and playtimes to create a safe, happy lunchtime experience for primary-age children. The role is on-site, part-time, with 7½ hours weekly and starts as soon as possible.

Hours are 7½ hours a week over 5 days, with a pro-rata salary of £25,614 per annum (actual £4,493 per annum). A supportive team environment and safeguarding focus are key.

Qualifications

• As a Midday Supervisor, supervise children during lunch and playtimes.
• Support positive behaviour and inclusive play.
• Assist children with needs and ensure dining area safety.
• Follow safeguarding and health and safety procedures.
• Be friendly, reliable and able to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Supervising children during lunch and playtimes
• Encouraging positive behaviour, good manners and inclusive play
• Helping children when they need a little extra support
• Supporting the safe and orderly running of the dining area
• Helping to make lunchtimes positive, active and enjoyable
• Following the school’s safeguarding, health and safety procedures

Skills

Friendly

Patient

Reliable

Punctual

Team player

Calm under pressure

Child safety awareness

Job description

Midday Supervisor

Company: Isle of Wight Council

Salary: IW NJC SCP 3, £25,614 per annum pro-rata (actual salary £4,493)

Hours: Part-time

Location: Shanklin

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 6 Nov 2026

Closing date: 27 Nov 2026

Summary

Come and join our friendly team!

St Blasius Primary Academy is looking for a reliable, caring and enthusiastic Midday Supervisor to join our team and help make lunchtimes a happy, safe and enjoyable part of the school day.

Hours: 7½ hours a week over 5 days

Salary: IW NJC SCP 3 £25,614 pro rata per annum (actual salary £4,493 per annum)

Start date: as soon as possible

Closing date: Friday, 27th November 2026

Essential requirements

As a Midday Supervisor, you will help supervise and support our children during lunchtime, both in the dining area and outside at play.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supervising children during lunch and playtimes
• Encouraging positive behaviour, good manners and inclusive play
• Helping children when they need a little extra support
• Supporting the safe and orderly running of the dining area
• Helping to make lunchtimes positive, active and enjoyable
• Following the school’s safeguarding, health and safety procedures

About you: We are looking for someone who is: Friendly, patient and approachable Reliable and punctual Comfortable working with children of primary school age Able to work well as part of a team Calm and confident when dealing with the everyday challenges of a busy lunchtime Committed to keeping children safe and supporting their wellbeing Experience of working with children would be helpful, but enthusiasm, reliability and the right attitude are just as important.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.