Midday Supervisor (The Southfield Trust)

East Sussex County Council; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 6,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational authority in Eastbourne is seeking a passionate Midday Supervisor Assistant to support classroom staff and engage with pupils. The role requires providing care during lunch periods and promoting a supportive environment. Candidates should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, along with a genuine passion for children's welfare. This part-time position offers an annual salary of £5,700, with opportunities for professional development in a creative work environment.

Benefits

Supportive staff team

Free Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)

Opportunities for professional development

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Passion for education and well-being of children.
• Ability to engage with pupils during lunch periods.
• Flexibility to cover additional hours as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom staff during lunch periods.
• Help pupils with lunches and personal care.
• Create a supportive learning environment.
• Monitor and record student progress.
• Work across multiple school sites as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Patience

Positive attitude

Job description

Description

Working pattern: Part-time Term-time only (pro‑rata salary).

Hours of work: 10 hours per week – two hours per day, five days.

Closing date: Midday Friday 28 November 2025.

Contact: The Southfield Trust, 3 Broadwater Way, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 9PZ. For more information and to apply please use our website (application forms, job description and personal specification are available there).

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018; the successful candidate will have to demonstrate they have not been disqualified for childcare under those Regulations.

We Offer

• A supportive and welcoming staff team.
• Staff wellbeing – free Employee Assistance Provider (EAP).
• Opportunities for professional development.
• A dynamic and creative work environment.
• Annual salary of £5,700 based on Single Status Grade 2.4 / £24,413 (full‑time equivalent).
• Term‑time only – 10 hours per week.
• A Relief Teaching Assistant contract giving the ability to cover a TA role in the classroom.

The Role

As an MDSA you will support classroom staff and engage with pupils. Your responsibilities will include:

• Covering the staff lunch period within the classroom and outside spaces.
• Providing support to pupils with lunches and personal care.
• Helping to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
• Monitoring and recording student progress.
• Possibility to work additional hours under the Relief TA contract when the school requires it.
• May be required to work at any of the six sites.

About You

We are looking for candidates who have:

• A genuine passion for education and the well‑being of children.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively with teachers and other school staff.
• Patience, flexibility and a positive attitude.

How to Apply

We do not accept CVs and are unable to offer overseas sponsorship. Applications should be sent to the Trust via the website (support staff application forms) before the closing date of 28 November 2025. The application will be subject to pre‑employment checks, including DBS Enhanced clearance and references.

The Southfield Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Required experience: Not specified beyond ensuring compliance with the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.