Midday Supervisory Assistant

Sunnyside Spencer Academy; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Sunnyside Spencer Academy in Beeston, Nottingham is seeking a passionate Midday Supervisor to join our lunchtime team. You’ll help supervise pupils in the dining hall, encourage friendly play and ensure a calm, safe and caring environment during lunchtime.

We value a positive, proactive approach, good communication, and teamwork as you support pupils’ wellbeing and behaviour at break times. Early application encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is preferred.
• Willingness to uphold safeguarding and school policies.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Able to follow instructions and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in the dining hall with routines and table manners.
• Encourage imaginative play and positive social interactions on the playground.
• Promote pupil wellbeing by being a warm, approachable and consistent adult.
• Help maintain safety and good behaviour through calm, confident supervision.
• Work collaboratively with the wider school team to ensure lunchtimes run smoothly.
• Celebrate the small moments — achievements, kindness and budding friendships.

Skills

Child engagement

Calm under pressure

Team player

Clear communication

Job description

Sunnyside Spencer Academy is an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ school situated in Beeston, Nottingham and we are looking for a passionate, positive and committed Midday Supervisor to join our wonderful lunchtime team.

We are incredibly proud of our aspirational school that believes every child can succeed and SHINE in all that they do. If you are looking to work in a school with children who want to achieve greatness, work alongside a team that succeeds together and engage in high quality CPD that shows possibilities are endless… Sunnyside is the place for you.

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Why This Role Matters

Lunchtime is one of the most important parts of a child’s day — a moment to recharge, play, build friendships and feel safe. As a Midday Supervisor, you’ll be a key part of this experience, helping children enjoy their break in a caring, structured and fun environment. Your presence genuinely shapes the tone of the school day, giving pupils the confidence to return to learning refreshed and ready.

What You’ll Be Doing

Your role will be busy, varied and rewarding. You will:

• Support pupils in the dining hall, helping younger children with routines and table manners
• Encourage imaginative play, cooperative games and positive social interactions on the playground
• Promote pupil wellbeing by being a warm, approachable and consistent adult
• Help maintain safety and good behaviour through calm, confident supervision
• Work collaboratively with the wider school team to ensure lunchtimes run smoothly
• Celebrate the small moments — the achievements, the kindness, the budding friendships

You will be a role model, a problem-solver, a playful spirit when needed and a reassuring adult when children need a little extra support.

Who We’re Looking For

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Have a natural affinity with children and enjoy being part of their world
• Can remain calm, positive and proactive during busy periods
• Are confident supporting behaviour using a nurturing, restorative approach
• Communicate clearly and work well as part of a team
• Want a role that allows you to make a daily difference

Sunnyside Spencer Academy is part of the Spencer Academies Trust and as such benefits from a range of opportunities for further development.

Early application is strongly encouraged as we reserve the right to interview and close the advert ahead of the closing date.

The Trust and its member academies are committed to promoting equality and diversity in both employment and education provision. We aim to ensure that students, parents, governors, employees, contractors, partners, clients and other stakeholders within the Trust community are treated fairly, and with dignity and respect regardless of Protected Characteristics.

Spencer Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Committed Employer.