Teaching Assistant & Midday Supervisor. Job in London Education & Training Jobs

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

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency seeks a dedicated Teaching Assistant and Midday Supervisor for a part-time role in Sutton, London. Responsibilities include supporting children in the classroom and supervising during lunch breaks. Ideal candidates will be caring, reliable, and enjoy working with children. Training and support will be provided. This role offers competitive rates and the chance to work in a welcoming primary school environment.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Weekly pay via PAYE

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support as a Teaching Assistant for the morning.
• Provide 1:1 support to children with additional needs.
• Supervise and safeguard children during lunch breaks.

Skills

Working with children

Caring attitude

Reliability

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

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.

About the Role

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 perfect opportunity if you are seeking a part-time role during the day, as the contracted hours are 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.

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

Interested?

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