TA and Lunchtime Meals Supervisor

Annecy Catholic Primary School; Seaford; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Annecy Catholic Primary School in Seaford, East Sussex is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join us as a Midday Meals Supervisor. You will support teaching staff, assist with pupil learning, supervise lunch and play areas, and help create a safe, caring environment throughout the school day.

You will work 32.5 hours per week over 52 weeks, with term-time cover adjustments. Essential criteria include good English and Maths, strong communication, patience and teamwork.

Qualifications

• GCSE grade C/4 or above or equivalent
• Ability to support pupils with a range of learning needs
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare
• Proven good standard of English and Maths is essential

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with learning under the direction of the class teacher
• Differentiate and adapt learning activities to suit pupils' needs
• Assess, record and report on development, progress and attainment as agreed with the teacher
• Supervise pupils in classroom, playground and dining areas
• Assist with pupil eating, dressing and hygiene as required
• Support pupils' social, emotional development and safeguarding

Skills

English

Maths

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safeguarding awareness

Education

GCSEs (C/4+) or equivalent

General education

Job description

# TA and Lunchtime Meals SupervisorEmployer: Annecy Catholic Primary SchoolLocation: Seaford, East SussexContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeContract Length: 52 weeks / Term-time OnlySalary: £25,583 - £25,989Posted: 23rd October 2026Expires: 4th November 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1581230* Share :* PrintJob title: Teaching Assistant and Midday ,Meals SupervisorContract type: Fixed Term(delete where applicable)Fixed term duration:Hours per week: 32.5 hours per week including lunchtime coverWorking pattern: 52 weeks / Term-time Only (delete where applicable)DBS requirement: Basic / Standard / Enhanced / Enhanced with Children’s and/or Adults Barred Checks) (delete where applicable)Full time annual salary: £25,583 - £25,989Town: SeafordPost code: BN25 4LFClosing date: 4th November 2026Advert textPlease enter your advert text ensuring you include full details of how candidates can apply and who they should contact if they have any queries:Teaching Assistant / Midday Meals SupervisorMain Purpose:We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our wonderful primary school. We are a happy, nurturing school looking to support someone to enhance their skills.Key Responsibilities· Contribute the overall ethos, work and aims of the school· Liaise with teaching staff to assess and provide particular support to targeted pupils to raise achievements and enable them to overcome barriers to learning.· Provide learning activities for individuals and groups of pupils under the professional direction of the class teacher, differentiating and adapting learning programmes the suit the needs of allocated pupils.· Assess, record and report on development, progress and attainment as agreed with the teacher.· Monitor and record pupil responses and learning achievements, drawing any problems which cannot be resolved to the attention of the teacher. · Plan and evaluate specialist learning activities with the teacher, writing reports and records as required · Select and adapt appropriate resources/methods to facilitate agreed learning activities · Support pupils in social and emotional well-being, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate · Provide specialist support to pupils with special educational needs, for example, learning, behavioural, communication, social, sensory or physical difficulties · Provide specialist support to pupils where English is not their first language · Provide specialist support to gifted and talented pupils · Provide specialist support to all pupils in a particular learning area (e.g. ICT, literacy, numeracy, National Curriculum subject).· Supervise pupils on educational and out of school activities· Guide and support pupils in their personal, emotional and social development.· Prepare and present displays· Supervise individual and groups of pupils throughout the day, includingsupervision in the classroom, playground and dining areas.· Assist with pupil’s eating, dressing and hygiene as required, whilst encouragingindependence.· Be involved in planning, organising and implementing individual developmentplans for pupils, including attendance at and contribution to, reviews.· Work with pupils not working to the normal timetable.· Support first aid and medical needsSafeguarding· Work in line with statutory guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and our safeguarding and child protection policies· Work with the designated safeguarding lead (DSL) to promote the best interests of the pupils, including sharing concerns where necessary.· Promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the schoolEssential Criteria· Good standard of English and Maths (GCSE grade C/4 or above, or equivalent)· Ability to support pupils with a range of learning needs· Strong communication and interpersonal skills· Patient, caring and approachable nature· Ability to work effectively as part of a team· Good behaviour management skills· Understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities· Reliable, organised and able to use initiative· Commitment to supporting children’s learning, wellbeing and developmentDesirable Criteria· Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant in a primary school· Experience supporting children with SEND, including ASD, ADHD or speech and language needs· Knowledge of phonics schemes and early reading support· Experience delivering small group interventions· First aid qualification· Confidence using classroom technology and educational software· Willingness to contribute to extracurricular activities and wider school lifeAnnecy Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding children.The post will be subject to satisfactory references, health checks and an enhanced DBS checks.Proof of the right to work in the UK will also be required.### AttachmentsNotes to ApplicantsConsent-to-Obtain-References-CES-formRecruitment-Monitoring-CES-formRehabilitation-of-Offenders-Disclosure-CES-form### Safeguarding Statement:Annecy Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.