Midday Supervisor - New Inn Primary School

Torfaen County Borough Council; Pontypool; On-site; GBP 2,600 - 3,100; Part time

Job summary

New Inn Primary School in Pontypool, Wales is seeking a Midday Supervisor to join the team for term-time hours. The role covers 1 hour 5 minutes per day, Monday to Friday, totaling 5 hours 25 minutes per week across 39 weeks per year. Duties include supervising children in the dining area and play space, coordinating play activities and providing basic first aid when needed.

The post is fixed to term time. Applicants should be able to establish positive relationships, listen to pupils, and

Qualifications

• Establish positive relationships with pupils and staff - Essential
• Listen to and empathise with pupils - Essential
• Maintain confidentiality - Essential

Responsibilities

• Supervise children during the lunch period as part of a team
• Assist in the school play area and dining room
• Help organise play activities
• Administer first aid when necessary

Skills

Relationship building

Empathy to pupils

Confidentiality

Job description

Location New Inn Primary School

Salary £13.92 per hour

Basis Term Time

Job profile for Midday Supervisor - New Inn Primary School

Midday Supervisor - New Inn Primary School

New Inn Primary School 14/09/2026 Midday Supervisor - New Inn Primary School

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary £13.92 per hour Contractual hours 5.25 Basis Term Time Package 5 hours 25 minutes per week | 39 weeks per year | Permanent Job category/type Children and Family Services, Education, School Date posted 03/09/2026 Job reference REQ006543

Job description

1 hour 5 minutes per day - Monday to Friday

5 hours and 25 minutes per week (Term time only)

The Governing Body of New Inn Primary School wish to appoint a Midday Supervisor to join this highly successful school.

The successful applicants will supervise children as part of a team of enthusiastic, caring midday supervisors during the school lunch period. This would involve duties in the school play area and in the dining room, help organise play activities and administer first aid when necessary.

Qualifications / Experience

• Establish positive relationships with pupils and staff - Essential
• Listen to and empathise with pupils - Essential
• Maintain confidentiality - Essential

You must demonstrate how you meet the Essential criteria listed in the attached Person Specification in order to secure an interview.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants, which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Torfaen County Borough Council strives to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment. We value the range of experiences that a diverse workforce brings and therefore we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and under-represented groups.

Welsh Language Skills are desirable for this post but not essential. You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.

We are a registered Disability Confident Leader and are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. Our Guaranteed Interview scheme guarantees that people with disabilities will be invited to interview, so long as they meet the essential requirements for the role. If you have a health condition, are neurodivergent, or use British sign language, and need to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruiting manager. We can only work with you to arrange adjustments if we are made aware of your requirements prior to your application submission, test or interview.

How to find us

Torfaen County Borough Council
Civic Centre
Pontypool
NP4 6YB