Midday Supervisory Assistant

St Josephs; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school in Bridgwater is seeking a Midday Supervisory Assistant to support lunchtime activities and promote a positive play environment for children. The ideal candidate should demonstrate reliability, teamwork, and effective communication skills. This role also includes managing minor disputes and helping children with their lunches. Competitive benefits are offered in a friendly and supportive setting.

Benefits

Friendly working environment

Supportive staff

Modern facilities

Qualifications

• Must be reliable, dedicated and hardworking.
• Able to support lunch play and supervise activities.
• Demonstrate adherence to safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Support lunchtime play activities.
• Lead games that promote physical activity.
• Encourage inclusion among children during play.
• Support the school’s Sports Leaders.
• Manage minor disagreements and behavior issues.
• Assist with lunch-related duties.

Skills

Teamwork

Effective communication

Understanding of child safety

Job description

Midday Supervisory Assistant – St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is seeking to appoint a Midday Supervisory Assistant. The successful candidate will be reliable, dedicated and hardworking and will help to provide a welcoming environment for our children, staff and visitors. Applicants must be able to work as part of a team, communicate effectively with children, staff, governors, parents and contractors and demonstrate adherence to established safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Work well as part of a dedicated team of MDSAs and teaching assistants to support lunchtime play and undertake supervisory activities.
• Lead children’s games and play so that they become more physically active during lunchtime.
• Encourage children to include each other in play.
• Support the school’s Sports Leaders to facilitate play with their peers.
• Help children to resolve disagreements independently.
• Address incidents of poor behaviour choices.
• Be familiar with the need to safeguard children and understand its importance.
• Support the Catholic ethos of the school.
• Carry out a variety of supervisory duties, including setting up and clearing the lunch hall, clearing spillages and cleaning the floor, helping children with their lunches (e.g. cutting food), encouraging children to eat their lunches and dealing with minor first‑aid incidents.
• Perform other tasks as specified by the school’s leadership team or senior MDSA.

Benefits

• A positive ethos with friendly, happy and motivated children.
• A team of loyal and dedicated staff.
• A supportive Local Governing Committee and successful, hardworking Friends of St Joseph’s (PTA).
• Modernised buildings with spacious grounds and facilities, including a forest school area and an outdoor classroom.

Visits to the school are most welcome – please telephone [phone] to book an appointment.