Midday Supervisory Assistant - St Chrsitopher's School

Lincoln Company; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 5,000 - 5,500; Part time

Job summary

The Lincoln Saints Federation is seeking a Midday Supervisory Assistant for St Christopher’s School in Lincoln. The role involves supervising pupils during lunch, supporting playtime, and assisting in dining preparations, as directed by class staff.

It is a permanent, term-time only position starting 1 November 2026, with a 10-hour weekly allocation. We offer a friendly, supportive team, bespoke induction for those new to learning needs, safeguarding commitments, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Role involves supervising pupils during lunch and playground time.
• Bespoke induction package is provided for those with no prior knowledge of pupils with learning needs and disabilities.
• Term-time only employment with a 10-hour weekly schedule.

Responsibilities

• Supervise in class and on the playground; assist with meal distribution and dining support.
• Support students during lunch and address care needs as directed by classroom staff.
• Prepare rooms for dining and help with clearing up after meals.

Job description

Role

Midday Supervisory Assistant

Start date

1st November 2026

Contract type

Permanent

Grade

Grade 2 SCP3

Salary

£22,366 pro rata (£5,064 per annum)

Hours

10

Weeks

Term time only

Site

St Christopher’s Special School

Application closing date

11th September 2026

Interviews

25th September 2026

About the role

Would you like a new challenge in outstanding friendly and supportive special schools committed to teamwork? The Lincoln Saints Federation caters for students and pupils between the ages of 2-19 with a range of complex needs and disabilities, including physical and medical needs.

We are looking for enthusiastic Midday Supervisory Assistants to join our busy lunchtime team at our St Christopher’s School. We are looking for staff who have the skills to support our students during their lunch break as directed by class staff.

Responsibilities

The role will include supervision in class and on the playground as well as with care needs. In addition, you will be expected to prepare rooms for dining as well as supporting the distribution and serving of meals and clearing as required. You will be fully supported in your role with a bespoke induction package to support those with no prior knowledge of pupils with learning needs and disabilities.

What we will offer you

• Amazing pupils
• An extremely strong and supportive team of colleagues
• Professional development with opportunities to develop strengths and skills
• An excellent atmosphere and work environment

Safeguarding and welfare

The Lincoln Saints Federation is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media, prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references and suitability to work with children. All pre-employment checks are in line with “Keeping Children Safe in Education”. Our commitment to safeguarding is underpinned by robust processes and checks which are in place across the Federation.

Fluency duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Eligibility verification

All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.