Primary Midday Supervisor

TeacherActive; Stapleford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading pay rates

Referral scheme up to £100

PAYE pay with no hidden admin charges

Job summary

Teacher Active is seeking Midday Supervisors to work across Nottingham primary schools. The role covers lunchtime supervision in dining halls and playgrounds, promoting positive behaviour and safeguarding pupils.

Flexible, part‑time hours and ongoing opportunities are available with 24/7 support from consultants. Salary ranges £14.25–£16.00 per hour, depending on experience, with ASAP start and opportunities to gain school‑based experience.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people desirable
• Calm, patient and approachable manner
• Confident in managing behaviour and dealing with minor incidents
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Reliable and flexible approach to work
• Understanding safeguarding and pupil welfare
• Ability to follow school policies and procedures

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils in dining hall, playground and designated areas
• Promote positive behaviour and support pupils as required
• Help ensure lunchtime is safe, enjoyable and well‑ordered

Skills

Experience working with children

Calm and patient demeanor

Good communication

Teamwork

Flexible and reliable

Safeguarding awareness

Ability to follow school policies

Job description

East Midlands/ temporary / £14.25 - 16.00 per hour

Start Date: ASAP / Ongoing Opportunities
Salary: £14.25 – £16.00 per hour, depending on experience

Are you passionate about working with children and creating a safe, positive environment during the school day?

Are you confident supervising primary-aged children and managing behaviour in a calm and positive way?

Would you like flexible opportunities working in primary schools across Nottingham?

Teacher Active is currently looking to expand our pool of enthusiastic, reliable and caring Midday Supervisors to work with our partner primary schools across Nottingham and the surrounding areas.

We work with a wide range of mainstream primary schools, with regular opportunities for Midday Supervisors to support schools during lunchtime and playtime.

This is an ideal opportunity for people looking for flexible, part-time work within a school environment, as well as those looking to gain valuable experience working with children.

As a Midday Supervisor, you will help ensure pupils have a safe, enjoyable and positive lunchtime experience. You will supervise children in the dining hall, playground and other designated areas, while promoting positive behaviour and supporting pupils where required.

The successful Midday Supervisor will ideally have:

• Experience working with children or young people is desirable
• A genuine passion for supporting children's well-being and development
• A calm, patient and approachable manner
• Confidence managing behaviour and dealing with minor incidents
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• The ability to remain alert and proactive when supervising children
• An understanding of safeguarding and pupil welfare
• A reliable and flexible approach to work
• The ability to follow school policies and procedures

Previous school experience is desirable but not essential, and we would welcome applications from candidates with experience in childcare, youth work, sports coaching, care or similar settings.

In return, you can expect:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7
• Access to a wide range of primary schools across Nottingham
• Flexible lunchtime opportunities to suit your availability
• The opportunity to gain valuable school-based experience
• CPD courses and certificates through our My-Progression platform
• Market-leading rates of pay
• Teacher Active Referral Scheme – receive up to £100 when you refer a friend. Terms and Conditions apply
• PAYE pay with no hidden admin charges

We'd love to hear from you and can keep you updated on upcoming opportunities that match your availability.

About Teacher Active

Teacher Active is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Teacher-active is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.