Midday Supervisory Assistant - St George’s School

St George's School; Newport; On-site; GBP 5,500 - 5,600; Part time

Job summary

St George's School in Newport is recruiting a Midday Supervisory Assistant to support pupils during lunch breaks, ensuring a safe, calm and welcoming environment.

The role is 10 hours per week (Mon-Fri 11:30–13:30), term-time only (38 weeks). Successful applicants will work with a caring team and receive training to uphold safeguarding and inclusive support.

Experience not required; commitment to children with SEND and a flexible approach is valued.

Qualifications

• Ability to build good relationships with colleagues and pupils.
• Willingness to undertake training as required.
• Understanding of safeguarding principles and commitment to practice.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during the midday break, ensuring safety and orderly conduct.
• Lay up and clear away eating equipment and assist feeding as required.
• Encourage appropriate behaviours and help pupils with eating skills.

Skills

Relationship building

Willingness to train

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Working at St George’s School means being part of a supportive, inclusive environment where every student is valued. Our staff work with children and young people with a wide range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including those who may present with physical behaviours. Many of our students also require support with personal care and medical administration as part of their daily routines.

Applicants should be resilient and committed to compassionate, person-centred support, confident in building trusting relationships with learners with diverse and complex needs, while upholding strong safeguarding practice.

Our school values are Perseverance, Aspiration, Independence and Respect

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of then we would love to hear from you, as we recruit for the following Learning Support Assistant role:

MIDDAY SUPERVISORY ASSISTANT – Based at our main site in Newport

Salary – Hay Grade 1 - £5,532 - £5,619 per annum, actual

Hours per week – 10 hours per week – 2 hours per day (Mon – Fri, 11.30 – 13.30),

term-time only (38 weeks)

As an MSA, you will ensure the safety, welfare and good conduct of pupils during the midday break period, in order to maintain a healthy, clean and safe learning environment for pupils and staff.

Your role will include the supervision of pupils across school premises, laying up and clearing away of eating equipment and feeding individual children as required, whilst encouraging appropriate behaviours and eating skills.

It is essential that applicants possess the following:

• An ability to build good relationships with colleagues and pupils
• A willingness to undertake training as necessary
• An understanding of, and willingness to hold safeguarding at the centre of their practice.

We can offer:

• Wonderful students.
• The opportunity to be part of an adaptable, committed and skilled staff team.
• A creative learning environment, timetable and curriculum.
• A wide range of training opportunities for career development.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all our staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful applicant.

Closing Date: Wednesday, 16th September 2026