Midday Supervisor (Stone Cross School)

East Sussex County Council; Polegate; On-site; GBP 2,000 - 2,600; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive community

Professional development

Career progression

Wellbeing support

Respectful environment

Job summary

Stone Cross Primary School in Pevensey, East Sussex, is seeking a Midday Supervisor Assistant to cover lunchtimes from 11.50 am to 1.05 pm, five days a week. The role supports 4–11 year olds during the lunch period, with part-time, term-time only hours (39 weeks plus annual leave).

Applicants should be caring, enjoy helping children, and be willing to work as part of a friendly team. Experience with young children is desirable; interview date is 24 September 2026.

Qualifications

• We seek a caring individual who has a passion for supporting children during their lunchtime experience.
• Experience of working with young children is desirable.
• Key responsibilities include assisting in dining hall and supervising play.

Responsibilities

• Assisting children in the dining hall to ensure a positive meal experience.
• Supervising and encouraging play in the playground for safe outdoor activities.
• Experience of working with young children is desirable to engage effectively with our students.

Skills

Caring demeanor

Child interaction

Play supervision

Job description

Hours of work: 6.25 hours per week
Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only (working for39weeks per year plus4.89weeks annual leave, which will increase after 5 years' continuous service.
As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata.

Stone Cross Primary School, Adur Drive, Stone Cross, Pevensey, East Sussex, BN24 5EF

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Website: https://www.stonecrossschool.co.uk

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

The Role

There is an opportunity for a Midday Supervisor Assistant to work over the lunchtime period for five days a week, from 11.50 am to 1.05 pm.

Education Stage: 4-11 year old children

What We’re Looking For:

We seek a caring individual who has a passion for supporting children during their lunchtime experience. Key responsibilities include.

• Assisting children in the dining hall, ensuring they have a positive and enjoyable meal experience.
• Supervising and encouraging play in the playground, fostering a safe and fun environment for outdoor activities.
• Experience of working with young children is desirable, as it will enhance your ability to engage effectively with our students.

What the School Offers Its Staff:

• A supportive and inclusive school community that values collaboration and teamwork.
• Opportunities for professional development and training to enhance your skills and career progression.
• A chance to make a real impact on children’s lives and contribute to their development and well-being.
• Wellbeing support for staff to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
• A vibrant and caring working environment where everyone is respected and valued.

If you are motivated to help young children thrive during their lunchtime, we would love to hear from you.

Interview Date: Thursday 24th September 2026

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.

The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.

ABOUT US

Additional Information

JOB DESCRIPTION

Hours of work: 6.25 hours per week
Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only (working for39weeks per year plus4.89weeks annual leave, which will increase after 5 years' continuous service.
As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata.

Closing date: Tuesday 22nd September 2026, 12pm

Stone Cross Primary School, Adur Drive, Stone Cross, Pevensey, East Sussex, BN24 5EF

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Website: https://www.stonecrossschool.co.uk

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

The Role

There is an opportunity for a Midday Supervisor Assistant to work over the lunchtime period for five days a week, from 11.50 am to 1.05 pm.

Education Stage: 4-11 year old children

What We’re Looking For:

We seek a caring individual who has a passion for supporting children during their lunchtime experience. Key responsibilities include.

• Assisting children in the dining hall, ensuring they have a positive and enjoyable meal experience.
• Supervising and encouraging play in the playground, fostering a safe and fun environment for outdoor activities.
• Experience of working with young children is desirable, as it will enhance your ability to engage effectively with our students.

What the School Offers Its Staff:

• A supportive and inclusive school community that values collaboration and teamwork.
• Opportunities for professional development and training to enhance your skills and career progression.
• A chance to make a real impact on children’s lives and contribute to their development and well-being.
• Wellbeing support for staff to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
• A vibrant and caring working environment where everyone is respected and valued.

If you are motivated to help young children thrive during their lunchtime, we would love to hear from you.

Interview Date: Thursday 24th September 2026

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.

The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.

ABOUT US

Additional Information

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record . All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.