Midday Supervisor Assistant

St Matthew's Primary School; Luton; On-site; GBP 1,800 - 2,400; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Progression pathways

Job summary

St Matthew’s Primary School in Luton is inviting applications for a Midday Supervisor (MDSA) to join our lunchtime team. The role involves supervising children in the hall during lunch and supporting active play outdoors where possible.

The position is for 1 hour per day, Monday to Friday, term time only, on a fixed term contract through 31 August 2026. We value a friendly, reliable approach and good English communication with pupils and staff. We also offer onsite parking and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Friendly and engaging with our children.
• Communicate in good English with our children and wider school team.
• You are reliable and have good timekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children in the hall whilst they eat lunch.
• There may be opportunities to support outside play.

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Communication in English

Reliability & punctuality

Job description

St Matthew’s are looking for a Midday Supervisor (MDSA) to join our lunchtime team.

Our lunches are staggered between 11:45am and 1:45pm and you would work 1 hour during this period, Monday to Friday, term time only.

Main responsibilities are supporting children in the hall whilst eating their lunch. There may also be some opportunities to support outside play.

Whilst St Matthew’s is one of the largest primary schools in Luton, it has a calm, personal and happy atmosphere. We are a big school with small community habits and pride ourselves on everyone’s personal, academic and professional well-being and this is a cornerstone of our ethos. The sense of being in an ambitious, supportive family is often commented on by children, parents, staff and visitors alike.

What do you ask from you?

• You're friendly and engaging with our children
• You can communicate in good English with our children and wider school team
• You are reliable and have good timekeeping

What we will give you in return:

• Onsite parking
• An SLT team who are active in the school and not afraid to get stuck in
• Lots of extra-curricular activities and trips for the children
• Progression pathways
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• As well as your usual: CPD etc.

So if you are looking to start your career in school, this is a wonderful opportunity to start work in a school, many of our previous MDSA’s have gone on to other roles in school.

Or maybe you are winding down to retire and still want to work a few hours a week.

This role is for 1 hour per day between the hours of 11:45am-1:45pm, term time only on a fixed term contract to 31st August 2026 initially.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). CVs will not be accepted for any posts based in schools.