Midday Supervisory Assistant

Fitzmaurice Primary School; Bradford-on-Avon; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

flu vaccinations

Free eye care vouchers

Local government pension scheme

Job summary

The Palladian Academy Trust invites applications for a Midday Supervisory Assistant at Fitzmaurice Primary School to support lunch-time supervision for 2½ hours per week during term time plus one INSET day. The role involves setting up and clearing away the lunch hall, clearing spillages and encouraging children to eat their lunches, all while keeping pupils safe and well-supervised.

Visits to the school are welcome before the formal interview process; the position is permanent within the school

Qualifications

• Experience supervising children during lunchtime.
• Ability to work as part of a team and use initiative.
• Strong commitment to the safety and well-being of children.
• Patient, calm and approachable with a good sense of humour.

Responsibilities

• Set up and clear away the lunch hall.
• Clear up spillages and ensure mess-free areas.
• Encourage children to eat their lunches in a positive environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Patience

Safety awareness

Initiative

Calm under pressure

Job description

The Palladian Academy Trust is a community of schools, each with its own ethos, that enjoy a mutually enriching partnership. The Trust includes both church and community academies working closely together, all connected by the vision we share for our students. We value and respect the individuality of every child and believe their learning and development should be personal and holistic. We aim to support their well-being and help them achieve their best.

We are looking for a Midday Supervisory Assistant at Fitzmaurice Primary School to work 2½ hours per week. This will include setting up and clearing way the lunch hall, clearing up spillages and encouraging the children to eat their lunches.

This is a permanent contract working term time plus one INSET day.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Patient, calm, and approachable, with a good sense of humour.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team and use their own initiative.
• Always committed to the safety and well-being of children.
• A positive role model for pupils.

In return, we offer:

• A friendly, supportive and committed staff team who care deeply about providing the best education possible for our children; all our staff are members of strong networks across the Trust who share thinking, best practice and problem solve together.
• Benefits including an employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme, flu vaccinations, free eye care vouchers, local government pension scheme.

Visits to our school are welcomed, our children and staff would be delighted to meet you before the formal interview process.

Closing Date: Midnight, Wednesday 30 September 2026

Interviews: To be confirmed

Commencement date: Once all pre-employment checks have been completed