Midday Supervisory Assistant - Casual (Newick CE Primary School)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly working environment

Supportive colleagues and well-behaved

Job summary

Newick CE Primary School, a Church of England primary, invites applications for a Midday Supervisory Assistant. This casual, term-time role (1–5 hours/week) focuses on supervising pupils during lunch, both indoors and in the playground, and fostering safe, positive play. DBS checks and declarations are required, with references. Friendly team and school community.

Role supports a small, active primary setting and involves working within established school routines during term time.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check required
• Satisfactory references
• Self-declaration confirming not disqualified under regulations 2018

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during lunch break, indoors and outdoors
• Support children while they eat and play
• Encourage positive play among children

Skills

Listening

Communication

Child safety

Job description

Midday Supervisory Assistant post at Newick CE Primary School, a Church of England primary, for East Sussex County Council. It is a casual, term-time role of 1 to 5 hours a week. The work centres on watching over pupils through the lunch break, both indoors and in the playground, and encouraging positive play. Applicants must pass an enhanced DBS check and sign a self-declaration confirming they are not disqualified under the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.

What the job involves

• Supervise pupils during the lunch break, both inside and outside
• Support children while they eat and play
• Encourage positive play among children

Skills & knowledge

• Good listening and communication skills
• Understanding of the needs of primary-aged children
• Understanding of the importance of a safe play environment

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check for work with children
• Satisfactory references
• Self-declaration that not disqualified under the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018
• Online search of public information for shortlisted candidates

Other

• Friendly, caring and confident manner
• Pro-active approach
• Able to integrate well into a community and team

What’s offered

• Friendly working environment
• Supportive colleagues and well-behaved children