Midday Supervisory Assistant for St Andrew's CE Primary School

Dorset Council; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness services

Professional learning opportunities

Job summary

Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust is seeking a Midday Supervisory Assistant to support pupils during lunch. You will help ensure a safe, calm and happy lunchtime, both indoors and outdoors, in line with school policies and the Christian ethos.

Training is provided and the role is ideal for someone caring and patient who can work well with staff and children. The position is permanent, term-time only, with hours roughly 11.30am–1.15pm on Mon and Fri and 11.50am–1.35pm Tue–Thu (8h45m per week).

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required.
• Experience with children or in a school setting is an advantage.
• Training provided to support your role.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during the midday break, ensuring safety, welfare and good conduct.
• Support pupils in the dining hall, including moving to and from dining areas.
• Assist pupils with meals (e.g. trays, cutlery, drinks).
• Maintain good order and behaviour during lunchtime.
• Assist with clearing tables, wiping surfaces and dealing with spillages.

Skills

Caring

Patience

Teamwork

Organised

Job description

About the role

We are seeking to appoint a Midday Supervisory Assistant to join our caring and committed school team. This is an important role supporting the safety, wellbeing and positive behaviour of our pupils during the lunchtime period.

The role is offered as a permanent contract, term time only. Your normal working hours would be 11.30am to 1.15pm on Mondays and Fridays and 11.50am to 1.35pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (8 hours 45 minutes per week).

About the Role

As a Midday Supervisory Assistant, you will be responsible for supervising pupils during the midday break, both in the dining hall and, at times, outdoors. You will help ensure that lunchtime is a safe, calm and happy experience for all children, promoting positive behaviour in line with the school’s policies and Christian ethos.

The role also includes supporting pupils during meals, assisting with basic cleaning and clearing duties in dining areas, and responding appropriately to minor accidents or incidents.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during the midday break, ensuring their safety, welfare and good conduct
• Support pupils in the dining hall, including moving to and from dining areas
• Assist pupils with meals where necessary (e.g. trays, cutlery, drinks)
• Maintain good order and behaviour during lunchtime
• Assist with clearing tables, wiping surfaces and dealing with spillages
• Carry out minor first aid and report accidents or incidents appropriately
• Supervise pupils on the playground or external areas when required
• Work closely with other staff and fully comply with safeguarding procedures

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

• Caring, patient and able to build positive relationships with children
• Calm and confident in responding to challenging behaviour
• Organised, flexible and reliable
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Committed to upholding the Christian ethos of St Andrew’s
• Enthusiastic, resilient and self-motivated

No formal qualifications or previous experience are required, as training can be provided. Experience of working with children or in a school setting would be an advantage.

We want our staff to thrive so we offer an extensive range of wellness services and professional learning opportunities to support growth and development. Please visit our website for further details: Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust - Wellness

We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all.

All applicants will be subject to a number of checks including the Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Safeguarding Statement

Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.