Teaching Assistant & Midday Supervisor

Tradewind Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in education is seeking a part-time Teaching Assistant and Midday Supervisor to join a friendly primary school team in Sutton. The role involves supporting children as a TA during mornings and supervising at lunchtime. Ideal candidates should enjoy working with children, be punctual, reliable, and can remain calm under pressure. Competitive daily rates are offered, with access to extensive professional development courses.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Access to 2,500+ CPD-accredited courses

Ongoing support from recruitment consultant

Qualifications

• Enjoys working with children and has a caring, patient attitude.
• Punctual and reliable with teamwork abilities.
• Able to use initiative and remain calm under pressure.
• Previous experience in a school or childcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support as a Teaching Assistant in the morning.
• Provide lunchtime supervision to ensure children's safety.
• Promote positive behaviour and good manners during lunch breaks.

Skills

Caring attitude

Reliability

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Experience in school or childcare setting

Job description

Overview

Teaching Assistant and Midday Supervisor - Part-Time
Start Date: 03/11/2025
Location: Sutton, South London
Hours: 08:30am - 1:30pm (Monday to Friday, Term Time Only)
Contract: Part-Time

We are seeking a caring, reliable, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant and Midday Supervisor to join our friendly team at an Ofsted Good, welcoming and inclusive primary school in Sutton.

About the Role

The day would involve supporting as a Teaching Assistant in the morning from 8:30am - 11:30am, then providing lunchtime supervision until 1:30pm. You will support as a general classroom TA, with potential 1:1 support for children with additional needs, and supervise lunchtimes to safeguard children during lunch breaks. The contracted hours are 8:30am - 1:30pm daily. You will be responsible for supervising children during the lunchtime period, both in the dining hall and playground, ensuring their safety and wellbeing while promoting positive behaviour and good manners.

About the School

This is a beautiful, 3-form entry Infant School in Sutton with a Good Ofsted rating. It is accessible by train or bus from Sutton station.

We are looking for someone who

• Enjoys working with children and has a caring, patient attitude.
• Is punctual, reliable, and able to work well as part of a team.
• Can use initiative and remain calm under pressure.
• Has previous experience in a school or childcare setting (desirable, but not essential).
• Able to commit to the above hours across Monday to Friday

Why Join Tradewind

• Partnered with top schools across London
• Competitive daily rates, paid weekly via PAYE
• Access to 2,500+ CPD-accredited courses via The National College
• Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment consultant

How to Apply

Interested? Send your CV to Lauren Joyner (email redacted) or get in touch to discuss this opportunity for November 2025. We reserve the right to close the advert early if there is sufficient interest.

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