Midday Supervisor Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development support

Supportive school organisation

Job summary

Cotgrave Candleby Lane School is seeking a Midday Supervisor Assistant to join our team. The role covers the lunch period, supervising pupils in the dining hall and on the playground, ensuring safety and well‑being during breaks.

Enhanced DBS and eligibility to work in the UK are required. This lunchtime‑only post starts in November 2026, with opportunities for development and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Lunchtime supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure lunchtime runs smoothly.
• Supervise and support pupils eating their lunch in the dining hall.
• Supervise and support pupils playing outside on the playground.
• Ensure all pupils are cared for, looked after and kept safe during lunch breaks.
• Promote healthy play and positive behaviour among children.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Problem-solving

Team player

Professionalism

Job description

Cotgrave Candleby Lane School is recruiting a Midday Supervisor Assistant to join its existing staff team. The role covers the lunch period, looking after pupils in the dining hall and on the playground and keeping them safe. It is a lunchtime-only post that also involves promoting healthy play and positive behaviour among children. Enhanced DBS and right to work are required, visa sponsorship is not available, and the post starts in November 2026.

What the job involves

• Ensure lunchtime runs smoothly
• Supervise and support pupils eating their lunch in the dinner hall
• Supervise and support pupils playing outside
• Ensure all pupils are cared for, looked after and kept safe

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Flexibility and problem-solving
• Working effectively with and without direction
• Passion for meeting the needs of all pupils
• Enthusiasm, energy, integrity and professionalism
• Team player

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Other

• Supervising and supporting pupils during lunch breaks
• Promoting healthy play and positive behaviour
• Willingness to get stuck in

What’s offered

• Support to develop within the role
• Organisation committed to supporting and enabling all staff