Midday Supervisory Assistant (MSA)

Wygate Park Academy; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme, incl. 7

2 Wellbeing Days per academic year

Employee Benefits Platform discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Wygate Park Academy in Nottingham is seeking a part-time Lunchtime Supervisor to oversee pupils during the 11.30am–1.00pm lunch period. You will work with midday staff to maintain a safe, friendly dining environment and help younger pupils with eating where needed.

The role involves supervising play areas, monitoring facilities, and providing basic first aid. Experience in a school environment is desirable, with a generous pension and wellbeing benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school environment preferred.
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during lunchtime, ensuring their safety and wellbeing at all times.
• Monitor playgrounds, dining areas, corridors, and toilets as required.
• Deal with minor incidents and provide basic first aid in line with school procedures.
• Report accidents, incidents, or safeguarding concerns promptly to the appropriate staff member.
• Work as part of a team of midday staff and communicate effectively with teaching staff.
• Support pupils in the dining hall, encouraging good manners and positive behaviour.
• Assist younger pupils with eating where necessary (e.g. opening containers, cutting food).
• Ensure the dining area remains clean, calm, and orderly.

Skills

Supervising pupils

First aid basics

Teamwork

Communication with staff

Job description

“All Different, Everyone Welcome”.

“Aim higher, Achieve high”

We are a heavily over subscribed school, serving the heart of the South Holland Community with highly motivated staff and children.

If you are fully committed to seeking the best outcomes for all children, see challenge as an opportunity and have a good sense of humour - then we could be the place for you!

7.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Working hours 11.30am to 1.00pm

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise pupils during lunchtime, ensuring their safety and wellbeing at all times
• Monitor playgrounds, dining areas, corridors, and toilets as required
• Deal with minor accidents, administering basic first aid in line with school procedures
• Report accidents, incidents, or safeguarding concerns promptly to the appropriate member of staff
• Work as part of a team of midday staff and communicate effectively with teaching staff
• Support pupils in the dining hall, encouraging good manners and positive behaviour
• Assist younger pupils with eating where necessary (e.g. opening containers, cutting food)
• Ensure the dining area remains clean, calm, and orderly

Benefits:

• Generous pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme, including access to counselling, 24/7 GP service and wellbeing services
• 2 Wellbeing Days per academic year
• Employee Benefits Platform including hundreds of discounts on many highstreet retailers and financial wellbeing hub
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Desirable Criteria:

• Previous experience of working in a school environment