Teaching Assistant & Midday Supervisor

Tradewind Recruitment; Sutton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the education sector is seeking a Part-Time Teaching Assistant and Midday Supervisor for a friendly primary school in Sutton. The role involves supporting children in the classroom and supervising them during lunchtime. Ideal candidates should enjoy working with children, be reliable and patient, and commit to the schedule of Monday to Friday. Competitive daily rates are offered, along with ongoing support and access to professional development courses.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Access to CPD-accredited courses

Ongoing support from a recruitment consultant

Qualifications

• Enjoys working with children and has a caring, patient attitude.
• Is punctual, reliable, and able to work well as part of a team.
• Has previous experience in a school or childcare setting (desirable, but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Support as a Teaching Assistant in the morning.
• Supervise children during lunchtime in the dining hall and playground.
• Provide 1:1 support to children with additional needs.

Skills

Caring attitude

Teamwork

Reliability

Patience

Initiative

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, a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Sutton.

Responsibilities

• The day would involve supporting as a Teaching Assistant for the morning from 8:30am - 11:30pm, then supporting with lunchtime supervision until 1:30pm.
• You will support as a general classroom TA, possibly providing some 1:1 support to children with additional needs, then supporting lunchtimes by supervising and safeguarding children during the lunch breaks.
• This is a part-time role during the day, with contracted hours 8:30am - 13:30pm daily.
• You will be responsible for supervising children during the lunchtime period, both in the dining hall and playground, ensuring their safety and well-being while promoting positive behaviour and good manners.

About the School

This is a beautiful, 3-form entry Infant School situated in a sub-urban town in Sutton with a Good current Ofsted report. They are a short train or bus ride from Sutton station for public transport users.

What we are looking for

• 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

Interested? Send your CV to lauren.joyner or get in touch to discuss this opportunity for November 2025