Term-time Lunchtime Supervisor

Doddinghurst Church of England Junior School; Doddinghurst; On-site; GBP 1,500 - 1,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recognition of continuous service

Automatic enrolment into LGPS

Excellent CPD opportunities

Career progression within the Trust

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Doddinghurst Junior School is seeking a dedicated Midday Assistant to join our successful team, supporting students at lunchtime. The role is 2 hours and 40 minutes per week, across two days (Monday and Friday) from 11:55am to 1:15pm, for 37 weeks per year during term time.

Salary is Essex Scale 2 Point 4–5 (£1,477.07–£1,500.41 actual), plus fringe allowance of £42.75 per annum. Start date October 2026; opportunities for Forest School hours may be available during the day.

Qualifications

• The successful applicant must interact with the children to encourage social skills and lead outdoor activities
• Encourage healthy eating, prepare tables, supervise outside play and tidying up, administer first aid and follow behaviour plan
• Ensure safety and care of pupils who are injured or unwell and provide comfort
• Assist children with personal care where necessary
• Be willing to undertake training, including First Aid

Responsibilities

• Interact with the children to encourage good social skills and lead outdoor activities
• Encourage healthy eating, preparing the tables, supervise playing with the children outside, supervising the clearing up of games and toys, administering first aid
• Ensure the safety and care of pupils who are injured or unwell and provide comfort if distressed
• Assist children with Personal Care where necessary
• Be willing to undertake training, including First Aid

Job description

Doddinghurst Junior School is seeking a dedicated Midday Assistant to join our successful team, supporting students at lunchtime. The role is 2 hours and 40 minutes per week, across two days (Monday and Friday) from 11:55am to 1:15pm, for 37 weeks per year during term time.

Salary is Essex Scale 2 Point 4–5 (£1,477.07–£1,500.41 actual), plus fringe allowance of £42.75 per annum. Start date October 2026; opportunities for Forest School hours may be available during the day.