Midday Supervisory Assistant

Midsomer Norton Primary; Frome; Hybrid; GBP 4,500 - 4,600; Full time

Job summary

Critchill School in Frome, Somerset is seeking a Midday Supervisory Assistant to supervise pupils during lunch breaks. The role may involve assisting a pupil with eating or guiding outdoor play. The school serves pupils aged 4-19 with complex and severe learning needs.

The successful candidate will be reliable, flexible, positive, calm, patient and empathetic, fitting in with a skilled and enthusiastic staff team. DBS safeguarding and visits to the school are welcomed.

Qualifications

• Flexible and reliable team player with a calm, patient approach.
• Empathy for working with children with additional needs.
• Ability to adapt to a school lunchtime routine and supervise with care.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during lunch breaks.
• Support a pupil with eating at lunchtime or engage in outdoor play.
• Collaborate with school staff to ensure a safe and positive lunchtime experience.

Skills

Flexible

Empathy

Patience

Calm under pressure

Team player

Job description

# Midday Supervisory AssistantEmployer: Critchill SchoolLocation: Frome, SomersetContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeSalary: Actual Salary: £4,460 - £4,530Posted: 16th October 2026Expires: 3rd November 2026 11:59 AMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1580072* Share :* PrintMIDDAY SUPERVISORHours: 1 hour 30 minutes per day from 11.45am – 1.15pm5 days per week term time only + 1 Inset DayGrade: 1 SCP 3 - 4Actual Salary: £4,460 - £4,530Interview Date: TBCStart Date: As soon as possibleWe are seeking a Midday Supervisory Assistants to supervise the children during the lunchbreak. This may include supporting a young person with eating a meal or engaging young people in outdoor play.Our school caters for pupils aged 4-19 years, with complex and severe learning needs. The successful candidate will be required to work with pupils across the school.We are looking for reliable candidates who can demonstrate they are flexible, positive, calm, patient and empathic and who will easily fit in with our skilled, enthusiastic and hard working staff team.In return, we can offer a friendly and supportive school community. We would like to hear from you if you believe you can make a positive contribution to our school.Previous experience and an understanding of caring for children with additional needs is extremely desirable.Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.NB: Unfortunately we are unable to accept relatives or siblings of current Critchill students or any young person under the age of 18.### AttachmentsData Protection and Data Breach PolicyMNSP Recruitment BrochureTrust Annual Report 2025MDSA JD V1### Safeguarding Statement:Critchill School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.