Midday Supervisor

Windmill Primary School; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Windmill Primary School is seeking a reliable Midday Supervisor to support children during lunch, in the hall, and on the playground. The role requires safeguarding awareness, DBS clearance, and the ability to form positive relationships with pupils in a busy school environment.

Applicants should be flexible and capable of handling a range of situations while maintaining a safe, welcoming atmosphere for all children. DBS checks and references are required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and forming positive relationships.
• Willingness to complete safeguarding and child protection training.
• DBS enhanced clearance required, plus two professional references.
• Able to work effectively in a school dining hall, hall, and playground.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children in the dining room during lunchtimes.
• Supervise in the hall and on the playground, ensuring safety and order.
• Support welfare and promote children's welfare according to safeguarding policies.
• Follow local safeguarding procedures and report concerns as required.

Skills

Experience with children

Safeguarding awareness

Flexible and reliable

Good communication

Teamwork

Job description

Job Title: Midday Supervisor

Employment Status: 1 permanent position, 1 fixed-term position

Required: As soon as possible

Location:Windmill Primary School

About the role

We are seeking to appoint a reliable, flexible and practical individual. The successful candidate will support our school in assisting children in the dining room and supervising them in the hall and out on the playground.

We are looking for someone who:

Has experience working with children and be able to form positive relationships but maintain good discipline.

Possess good individual and team skills and be ready to deal with a variety of situations and challenges.

All staff are expected to know what to do if they have concerns about a child, take on the responsibility for providing a safe environment and promoting children’s welfare, undertake regular safeguarding and child protection training and, familiarise themselves with KCSIE part 1 and local policies and procedures as directed by the trust/academy.

The Appointment is subject to DBS enhanced clearance plus 2 suitable professional references.

About us

A school for the whole family, Windmill Primary is a happy, friendly and empowering community. With wellbeing at the heart, our inclusive approach ensures maximm support for every child.

Children are challenged, supported, and inspired to excel and to make meaningful contributions to society. Teachers lead by example; encouraging young people to develop and learn through a broad range of experiences, all delivered both inside and outside the classroom.

Why work for us?

A career at Nene Education Trust offers a rewarding future, with the opportunity to make a real impact on the lives and outcomes of our young people. We work hard to provide an environment which places staff wellbeing at the forefront of the agenda, as well as providing ample opportunities for personal and professional development.

As such, we offer a portfolio of benefits designed to enhance and support the working lives of our staff. These include, but are not limited to:

• A highly supportive and committed senior leadership team
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers 24/7 confidential advice and support on a range of matters and free access to accredited counsellors
• A focus on staff wellbeing including a network of wellbeing champions and a supportive working environment
• Opportunity to join a committed and forward-thinking team of staff
• Employee Benefits platform providing staff access to a range of benefits

Closing date: 24th November 2026

Interview date: 26th November 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and appointments will be subject to rigorous safeguarding checks including enhanced DBS and references. The postholder must share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted will be asked to complete a self-declaration to confirm any (non-protected) criminal disclosures or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.

The post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

We aim to recruit the very best staff and welcome those from all backgrounds, communities and faiths (including non-faith individuals). Nene Education Trust is clear about its responsibilities in embracing diversity and ensuring we recruit people of a high calibre based on their skills, abilities, and experience. As such, we welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.