Midday Supervisory Assistant

Sapientia Education Trust; Attleborough; On-site; GBP 4,400 - 4,500; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Outdoor spaces and play areas

Collaboration with Sapientia Education

Training and support

Job summary

Rosecroft Primary School, part of Sapientia Education Trust, is seeking a caring Midday Supervisory Assistant to help provide a safe, engaging lunchtime experience for pupils. You will foster positive relationships, support social development, and encourage inclusive play during lunchtimes.

The role focuses on building confidence, teamwork with staff, and promoting well‑being in a busy school environment. Term-time hours apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum grade C/4 in English and Maths GCSE.
• All roles may require basic safeguarding awareness.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children in the dining hall and play areas to ensure safety and good behaviour.
• Support children to play cooperatively and develop friendships.
• Encourage inclusion, kindness and positive behaviour during lunchtimes.
• Model positive communication and assist with healthy eating habits.
• Observe needs, respond to concerns, and support wellbeing and belonging.

Skills

Clear communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Organisation

Education

GCSE English (C/4)

GCSE Maths (C/4)

Job description

Midday Supervisory Assistant

Location: Attleborough

Salary: SCP3; £25,614 FTE per annum £4,351 - £4,429 pro rata per annum

Vacancy Type: Permanent, to start ASAP 7.5 hours per week, Term Time Only

At Rosecroft Primary School, we believe that children flourish when they feel safe, valued and connected. Our school is built on strong relationships, high expectations and a commitment to helping every child achieve, collaborate and flourish. We are proud to be a vibrant, inclusive school community where children are known, supported and encouraged to become the very best version of themselves.

The Role:

We are looking for a caring, positive and enthusiastic Midday Supervisory Assistant to join our team.

At Rosecroft, we see lunchtimes as an important part of the school day. We are looking for someone who understands the value of positive relationships, purposeful play and meaningful interactions in helping children develop confidence, independence and social skills.

The successful candidate will help create a happy, safe and enjoyable lunchtime experience for our children by:

• Building warm, positive relationships with pupils.
• Supporting children to play cooperatively and develop friendships
• Encouraging inclusion, kindness and positive behaviour.
• Actively engage with children during playtimes, building positive relationships and helping every child feel included and valued.
• Facilitate meaningful and purposeful play experiences that support children's social, emotional and physical development.
• Encourage cooperative play, problem‑solving and positive friendship building through interaction and conversation.
• Support children who may find social situations more challenging, helping them to develop confidence and successfully access play opportunities.
• Model positive communication, kindness and respectful behaviour through interactions with pupils.
• Promote participation in playground games and activities, joining children in play where appropriate to encourage engagement and inclusion.
• Observe and respond to children's needs, using play and conversation to support wellbeing and belonging.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The professional competencies expected of a Midday Supervisory Assistant are: The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others; Able to maintain positive relationships with all and able to work as an effective and flexible part of a team; willing to change methods of work and routines to benefit the team; Be able to multi‑task and work under pressure; Be flexible and resilient in managing and executing their daily responsibilities; Able to demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills; Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions; The ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges.

The qualifications and experience required of a Midday Supervisory Assistant are:

• A minimum of a grade C / 4, or equivalent, in English and Maths GCSE. (all roles except cleaners, catering staff & exam invigilators).

JOB SPECIFICATION

General Responsibilities

The Midday Supervisory Assistant is responsible for setting up and cleaning away the dining hall, supervising children in the dining hall and ensuring the wellbeing of children during lunchtimes. Also, adherence with school procedures while in the dining hall. Previous experience is preferred but not essential as training will be given.

Specific Responsibilities

A non‑exhaustive list of specific responsibilities for the role is below and you will be required to undertake other duties and responsibilities as may reasonably be required.

• Supervise children in all areas of the school, including the dining room, play areas and classrooms as directed by the Headteacher in order to ensure the safety and good behaviour of the children;
• Supervise the children during the meal to ensure that a good atmosphere is maintained;
• Encourage good eating habits and assist younger children where necessary;
• Maintain good order at all times to ensure that school standards are adhered to;
• Assist generally in the dining area, e.g. Wiping up spillages to ensure a safe and ordered environment is maintained at all times;
• Supervise the movement of children to and from the dining room in order to ensure the safety and well‑being of the pupils;
• Set up and clear away the tables and chairs in the dining room;
• Follow the school procedures when dealing with poor behaviour or friendship difficulties;

We Can Offer:

• Wonderful children who are enthusiastic and eager to learn.
• A caring and supportive staff team.
• A strong culture of collaboration and professional development.
• Opportunities to work as part of the Sapientia Education Trust.
• Exceptional outdoor spaces that encourage exploration, play and learning.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

Previous experience is welcome but not essential. Most importantly, we are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working with children, can remain calm and approachable, and shares our commitment to helping every child flourish.

Application Closing Date: Friday 27th November 2026

Interview date: Wednesday 2nd December 2026