Midday Supervisory Assistant

ARK SCHOOLS; Hastings; On-site; GBP 2,900 - 3,200; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Higher salary scale

More training days

Generous pension

Ark rewards access

Interest-free loans

Gym discounts

EAP support

Job summary

Ark Little Ridge is seeking a part-time Midday Supervisory Assistant to oversee safe, engaging lunchtimes. You will supervise pupils, lead play activities and care for children during lunch in all areas inside and outside the school.

The role requires good interpersonal skills, the ability to build positive relationships with children, and a proactive approach to activities and welfare during lunchtime sessions.

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Experience establishing positive relationships with children.
• Enthusiasm for children’s welfare and play.
• Engage pupils in purposeful lunchtime activities.
• Able to use initiative and be open to new ideas.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, happy lunchtimes for pupils.
• Engage pupils in play activities during lunchtime.
• Care for children during lunch in all areas inside and outside the school.
• Use initiative and be open to new ideas.
• Build positive relationships with pupils.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Child welfare & play

Pupil engagement

Initiative

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Midday Supervisory Assistant on a part-time permanent basis. This role will involve taking responsibility for ensuring safe, happy lunchtimes for the pupils at Ark Little Ridge by engaging in play activities with and taking care of the children during the lunch time period in all areas inside and outside of the school.

• Have good interpersonal skills
• Have experience of establishing positive relationships with children
• Have an enthusiasm for and an active interest in children’s welfare and play
• Engage pupils in purposeful activity during the lunchtime (during both good weather and ‘wet’ lunchtimes)
• Be able to use their initiative and be open to new ideas

Location: Hastings

Start date: 19th October 2026

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Part Time, 5 per week (1hr daily Monday to Friday in term time)

Salary: Actual Salary £ 2,924.86 per annum gross (Ark Support Staff (outside London) Point 2).

Closing date: Wednesday 30th September 2026

Interviews: Tuesday 6th October 2026

Benefits

• Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
• Twice as many training days as standard.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
• Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
• Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.

About Us

We are a two-form entry school, with 60 pupils in each year group, ranging from reception through to year 6. Our staff make a tremendous effort to get to know each pupil and provide them with the very best care. We are dedicated to providing children with the best possible education and we strive to be the best that we can be at all times.

The vision for our pupils is clear: Our children will be secure in the knowledge of who they are and where they come from, and confident in looking to where they will go next.To achieve their ambitious goals, our pupils and staff work hard and have high aspirations. We ensure all children have access to a broad balanced and purposeful curriculum, as well as providing excellent enrichment opportunities.

Diversity and inclusion

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments,

Safeguarding statement

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend on the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.