Midday Supervisory Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Swindon; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

CPD opportunities

Competitive salary with progression

Excellent pension

Health and wellbeing support

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a lunchtime supervisor for St Leonard's Church of England Primary Academy in Swindon. The role covers one hour at lunchtime, supervising pupils in the dining hall, playground and indoor spaces, and promoting positive behaviour and wellbeing.

Experience with primary-age children is desirable; full training will be provided. The position runs to 31 August 2027 and does not offer visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Confident working with children across the primary age range.
• Understanding of safeguarding and children's safety.
• Good communication and ability to work effectively in a team.
• Calm and professional when dealing with challenging situations.
• Reliable, punctual and responsible.
• Willing to support the school's values and ethos.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils safely across dining hall, playground and indoor areas at lunchtime.
• Enforce behaviour expectations and lunchtime routines fairly.
• Encourage positive play, cooperation and respectful behaviour.
• Respond to safeguarding concerns and report promptly.
• Assist with meals and promote table manners and healthy eating.
• Monitor playground, engage with children and promote inclusive play.
• Follow school procedures for behaviour, safeguarding, first aid and health and safety.
• Keep dining and play areas tidy and safe; liaise with teachers on lunchtime concerns.

Skills

Confident with children

Safeguarding awareness

Good communication

Teamwork

Reliable and punctual

Job description

This temporary midday supervisory role at St Leonard's Church of England Primary Academy, part of Blue Kite Academy Trust, runs to 31 August 2027 and covers one hour each lunchtime. The core of the work is supervising primary pupils in the dining hall, playground and indoor areas, encouraging positive behaviour and play, and responding to minor incidents and safeguarding concerns. Primary school experience is desirable, but full training is given. Visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Supervise pupils safely across the dining hall, playground and indoor areas at lunchtime
• Enforce behaviour expectations and lunchtime routines consistently and fairly
• Encourage positive play, cooperation, sharing and respectful behaviour
• Be alert to safeguarding concerns and report them promptly
• Respond to minor incidents, accidents and disagreements between pupils
• Support pupils who need extra help, reassurance or support with friendships and emotions
• Administer basic first aid where trained and seek further help when required
• Help pupils with meals and promote table manners, healthy eating and independence
• Monitor the playground and engage with children to promote inclusive play
• Follow school procedures for behaviour, safeguarding, first aid and health and safety
• Help keep the dining and play areas clean, tidy and safe
• Liaise with teachers and other staff about concerns arising at lunchtime

What’s required

Experience

• Confident working with children across the primary age range

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding of safeguarding and children's safety
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team
• Confident managing children's behaviour consistently and fairly
• Calm and professional when dealing with challenging situations
• Uses initiative and responds appropriately to unexpected situations
• Builds positive relationships with pupils and colleagues

Checks & eligibility

• Post exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and its Exceptions Order amendments

Other

• Enjoys working with children and committed to their wellbeing
• Calm, caring and positive approach
• Reliable, punctual and responsible
• Organised and able to work independently
• Willing to support the school's values and ethos
• Flexible and enthusiastic

Nice to have

• Experience of working in a primary school

What’s offered

• Full training provided
• Continuing professional development and career opportunities
• Competitive salary with scope for progression
• Commitment to nationally agreed pay and terms
• Excellent pension scheme
• Free staff health and wellbeing support