Midday Supervisory Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; West of England; On-site; GBP 3,900 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension schemes

Life cover

31 days annual leave

Cycle to Work scheme

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Greenfields Primary School is seeking a caring Midday Supervisor to supervise pupils at lunchtime, support wellbeing and promote safe and respectful behaviour.

The role is 6.5 hours per week across 38 weeks per year, on-site, with a defined pension, life cover and generous annual leave; the school also offers CPD and staff development within the E-ACT Trust.

Join a supportive team within E-ACT Greenfield Academy and help create a positive, inclusive lunchtime experience for all pupils.

Qualifications

• Good literacy and numeracy skills and the ability to communicate with pupils, staff and parents.
• Experience of working with children or in a school/childcare setting.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to foster positive behaviour.
• Ability to work as part of a team and remain calm in a busy environment.
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and pupil welfare.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during lunchtime, ensuring safety and wellbeing.
• Promote positive behaviour and respectful interactions.
• Support pupils in dining and playground areas.
• Respond to accidents and safeguarding concerns following procedures.
• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain a safe, inclusive environment.

Skills

Good literacy and numeracy skills

Experience with children

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Job Title: Midday Supervisor

Are you passionate about supporting children and creating a positive school experience? Greenfields Primary School is seeking a caring, reliable and enthusiastic Midday Supervisor to join our dedicated team. This rewarding role is at the heart of school life, helping to ensure pupils enjoy a safe, happy and engaging lunchtime experience. You will supervise children in dining and play areas, promote positive behaviour, support their wellbeing and help create an inclusive environment where all pupils can thrive. Working as part of a supportive team, you will oversee pupils during lunch, assist with playground activities, encourage safe and respectful behaviour, and respond appropriately to any welfare or safeguarding concerns. You will also help maintain clean, safe and welcoming dining and recreational areas throughout the lunchtime period.

Pay range: SCP3 - £3,856.16 - FTE: £25,614.00 - 6.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year.

E-ACT Greenfield Academy | Respect, Integrity, Perseverance, Consideration

E-ACT Greenfield Academy stands for respect, integrity, perseverance, and consideration. Through these core values, we create a nurturing environment where students can flourish academically and socially.

Want to make a difference to young people? Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey within an educational community that values diversity, encourages collaboration, and celebrates excellence? What are we about? Join a trust that is going places! At E-ACT, we believe every child deserves opportunity. Our ‘Opening Minds, Opening Doors’ strategy breaks down barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-first culture, and ensure every voice is heard. We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and nationally, providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Most recently, E-ACT was named Large Trust MAT of the Year 2026 at the MAT Excellence Awards. Our achievements are further recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, as well as the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024. E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour. In addition, Greenfields Academy has been designated as a RISE Reception Network Lead School. This is a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence. With 37 academies and over 25,000 pupils, our dedicated staff make excellence possible. We prioritise wellbeing, tackle workload, and continuously raise the bar. We don’t just educate, we inspire ambition and empower every child to thrive.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during the lunchtime period, ensuring their safety, welfare and wellbeing at all times.
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage respectful interactions in line with academy expectations.
• Support pupils in dining and playground areas, helping to create a positive and enjoyable lunchtime experience.
• Respond appropriately to accidents, incidents and safeguarding concerns, following academy procedures.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a safe, inclusive and well-supervised environment for all pupils.

Qualifications and Skills

• Good literacy and numeracy skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with pupils, staff and parents.
• Experience of working with children or young people, ideally within a school or childcare environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships and encourage good behaviour.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, using initiative and remaining calm in a busy environment.
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and a commitment to promoting the welfare and wellbeing of children.

Benefits

Financial and Lifestyle

We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.

Professional Growth and Development

We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.

Culture and Wellbeing

Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.