Midday Supervisory Assistant

Minerva Learning Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 1,240,000 - 1,515,000; Part time

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies in Sheffield is seeking a Lunchtime Supervisor to oversee pupils before, during and after the midday meal, including supervision of entry to the dining area and playground activities.

The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a flexible approach, and the ability to work with young people. A DBS check and safeguarding commitment are required. Closing date is 28 September 2026 with interviews on 5 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to work with young people.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of pupils immediately before, during and after the midday meal.
• Supervision of the pupil's entry into the dining area, including supervision during any journey or walk to the dining room.
• Supervision of pupils in the playground.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Job description

Midday Supervisory Assistant

Company: Teaching Vacancies

Salary: Not specified

Hours: Part-time

Location: Sheffield, S13 8DA

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 9 Sept 2026

Closing date: 28 Sept 2026

Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Minerva Learning Trust is a growing multi-academy trust committed to providing an outstanding education for students from a wide variety of backgrounds across Sheffield and Derbyshire. Founded in 2014, Minerva Learning Trust has expanded to a thriving family of schools, including primary, secondary, sixth form, and a unique post-16 provision. We have a strong track record of school improvement, successfully transforming schools from Ofsted ratings of RI and Inadequate to GOOD.

We are seeking to appoint a Lunchtime Supervisor with well-developed interpersonal skills to:

• Supervision of pupils immediately before, during and after the midday meal. This includes provision for children who bring sandwiches.
• Supervision of the pupil's entry into the dining area, including supervision of pupils during any journey or walk to the dining room.
• Supervision of pupils in the playground

The successful candidate will have a flexible approach and the confidence and presence to manage whole classes in a professional manner. Applicants should have good communication skills and the ability and desire to work with young people.

If you have any questions and/or would like to discuss this role before submitting your application form, please speak with Sarah Brown, Business Support Manager, via email: [e-mail]

Closing Date is 9:00am on Monday 28 September 2026 and interviews will take place on Monday 5th October 2026

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment, further information can be found in our child protection and safeguarding policy on our statutory information page on our website Statutory Information - Minerva Learning Trust. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In line with KCSIE, the trust/school will be carrying out online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of their due diligence.

What the school offers its staff

Please see recruitment pack