Midday Supervisory Assistant

The Oak Partnership; Taunton; On-site; GBP 4,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

Ruishton Church of England Primary School, part of The Oak Partnership Trust, is seeking a Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant for 10 hours per week, term-time only, 11:30am–1:30pm, Monday to Friday, in Taunton, Somerset. The role involves setting up the dining hall, assisting in serving meals, and supervising children during lunch and playtimes.

The ideal candidate will maintain a calm atmosphere, be a team player, show initiative, and have strong attention to detail. DBS clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to gain a full DBS clearance.
• Term-time only role.
• Willingness to support children during lunch and playtimes.

Responsibilities

• Set up the dining hall for lunches.
• Assist the catering team in serving food to children.
• Clear away after the lunch period.
• Assist children during lunch and playtimes; encourage inclusive, fun play.
• Be a team player with a positive attitude and a sense of humour.

Skills

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Initiative

Attention to detail

Flexible

Communication

Job description

## Midday Supervisory Assistant### We are searching for the best education professionals* Midday Supervisory AssistantNEWFast Apply# Midday Supervisory AssistantEmployerLocation: Taunton, SomersetContract Type: PermanentHours: Part Time, Term TimeSalary: Grade 16Posted: 6th July 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 17th August 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1564119Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type:Permanent* Job ID: 1564119* Share :We are looking to appoint a lunchtime assistant to join our lunchtime team on a permanent basis. The role involves setting up of the dining hall for lunches, assisting the catering team serving food to the children and clearing away at the end of the lunch period. In addition, you will be required to assist the children during their lunch and playtimes where possible, supporting and joining in with play to encourage inclusive, fun playtimes.**We are seeking to appoint a candidate who will:*** Maintain a calm atmosphere and encourage positive behaviour* Be a team player with a positive attitude and a sense of humour* Be a reflective person, who shows initiative and leadership to support our children* Take care and pride in the school and its grounds* Have the commitment to be involved in the life of the school and its needs* Be flexible and have excellent attention to detail* Have the confidence to make responsible decisions* Have the ability to work closely with staff and children* Have the ability to fit in with a dedicated and hardworking staff team* Must be able to gain a full DBS clearance* Resilience**Hours:** 10 hours a week. 11:30m to 1:30pm - Mon-Fri, Term time only**Start date**: As soon as PossibleRuishton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all staff/volunteers must share this commitment. All appointments are subject to the necessary DBS and pre-employment checks. Blackbrook Primary School is part of The Oak Partnership Trust.All positions at Ruishton require appropriate references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance due to direct access to children.**Note to all applicants - The Oak Partnership Trust reserve the right to close an advertisement to applications ahead of the advertised closure date. For this reason, shortlisting may take place prior to the closing date on some occasions. With this in mind, please do not hesitate to apply early.**### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Ruishton Church of England Primary 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.### Ruishton Church of England Primary SchoolPart of### The Oak Partnership Trust