Midday Supervisory Assistant

Sapientia Education Trust; Attleborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Sapientia Education Trust is seeking a dedicated Midday Supervisory Assistant at Attleborough Primary School. This part-time post (7.5 hours/week) runs during term time to oversee lunchtime supervision and wellbeing.

You will support setting up and clearing away the dining area, supervise meals, and help maintain a calm, safe environment for pupils aged 4–11.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a grade C/4 in English and Maths GCSE.
• Experience with children is welcomed but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Set up and clean dining hall for lunchtimes.
• Supervise children in the dining hall and monitor wellbeing.
• Adhere to school procedures and maintain a safe, orderly environment.

Skills

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Education

GCSE English and Maths (Grade 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: 7.5 hours per week, Term Time Only

Attleborough Primary School is an exciting and busy place to be. We aim to provide a high quality of learning for our 375 children who are aged between 4 and 11. Our broad and balanced curriculum inspires our children to be curious, resilient and to naturally seek challenges. With collaboration at the heart of everything we do, we are a nurturing community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We teach and model the skills our children will need to adapt, succeed and thrive in an ever-changing world.

THE ROLE

We are looking to appoint a Midday Supervisory Assistant who is self-motivated, with a calm and friendly manner, enthusiastic, reliable, hardworking and able to work with initiative and flexibility to join our school team.

Duties include 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 preferred but not essential as training will be given.

We can offer you:

• An enthusiastic and committed team within a friendly school community
• A well-resourced environment
• Good support structure.

The first three months of employment shall be a probationary period and employment may be terminated by the Trust during this period at any time on one week’s prior written notice. The Trust may, at its absolute discretion, extend this period for one month. During this probationary period, performance and suitability for continued employment will be monitored.

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 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;
• Support children in their play;

Sapientia Education Trust 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 must be prepared to undergo several vetting checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust reserves the right to withdraw offers of employment where checks or references are deemed to be unsatisfactory.

Closing date – Friday 9th October at 12 noon

Interview date: Monday 12th October 2026