13 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    23 February 2026

  • Closing date

    10 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    27 January 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Other support roles

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: 6.25 Hours a week, 12:15pm - 13:30pm Monday to Friday

Contract type

Permanent

Actual salary

£4,543

Pay scale

Scale 2

What skills and experience we're looking for

Level 2 Maths or equivalent

Level 2 English or equivalent

Working as part of a team

Working with children

Ability to deal with challenging behaviour

Able to act on own initiative

An ability to develop positive relationships with children

The ability to remain calm in challenging situations and to ask for help when needed

Proven written and oral communication skills

Display a commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children

A commitment to uphold the school’s vision, values and staff code of conduct

A commitment to equal opportunities and assisting the school in raising achievement for all its pupils.

A commitment to becoming familiar with and applying whole school policies, procedures and standards and be willing to implement them in a consistent manner

A commitment to attend in -service and external training courses and to develop and update knowledge and skills as required


What the school offers its staff

Our school is full of enthusiastic and talented teachers and support staff who put the children at the heart of everything they do.

At Myatt Garden we value the wellbeing of all of our staff. It is a key focus that informs every decision we make.

Come and join our team at Myatt and benefit from:

A stable, supportive and dedicated staff team who are passionate about what they do

Opportunities to join working groups and have your say in policy making and strategy across the school.

Respectful, kind and eager pupils who love learning

An approachable, flexible and compassionate senior leadership team

Excellent CPD opportunities and mentoring

Regularly stocked, and recently renovated staff rooms

Free onsite car park

Whole staff social events

Above all, Myatt Garden is an inclusive school that celebrates and embraces our differences. We invite you to come and be your authentic self at our school and to use your unique experiences to enhance the learning of our pupils.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising and providing a stimulating play environment for children. The Midday Supervisor may be asked to devise and deliver play activities appropriate to the age and individual needs of children, and which reflect and maintain the Playwork Principles.

Commitment to safeguarding

Myatt Garden School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any successful appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Myatt Garden Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
389 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
02086910611

Myatt Garden is a vibrant and creative two-form entry primary school in Brockley. There are 393 children on roll, including our nursery. The school serves a very diverse community with our pupil premium children making up about 20% of our roll and 61% of our pupils belonging to global majority groups.

We place a high value on a broad and balanced curriculum which ensures children are passionate about learning and ready for future challenges. We have a strong shared vision where all our children are encouraged to enjoy and excel at learning and life. We have created a vibrant and enriching learning community where children, staff and families are valued, included and respected, and where all are encouraged to develop and achieve their potential and make a contribution.

We believe in the ability of every child and our mission is to create an environment where children have:
¨ the learning and social skills to succeed and contribute
¨ the confidence, enthusiasm and self-belief to achieve, create and participate
¨ the curiosity and passion to problem-solve, take risks and be ambitious
¨ and a sense of social responsibility that makes them team players, great friends and active citizens

Arranging a visit to Myatt Garden Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@myattgarden.lewisham.sch.uk.

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