Midday Supervisor Assistant

Lovers Lane Primary and Nursery School, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1LT

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  3 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  23 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £4,650.26 Annually (Actual)

Midday Supervisor Assistant job summary

About Us:

Lovers' Lane Primary & Nursery School is looking to appoint a Midday Supervisor Assistant to join our team and provide a stimulating and caring environment for our children during lunchtimes. From September 2026, the school will be rebranding with a new name, so this is a truly exciting time to join our school as we move forward into the next chapter of our development. We are looking for someone who shares our vision and enthusiasm and wants to play a key role in shaping the educational experience of our children, enabling each of them to thrive.

Lunchtime duties include helping to promote good eating habits while supervising the children in the dining area, caring for their health, safety, and welfare both in the dining area and on the playground. We are looking for someone who enjoys working with young children and can build positive relationships with them.

You will be able to manage, organise, and take part in positive play activities with our children. You would be joining an exceptional and supportive team of professionals who are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and our mission to make every day count for the children. Each of our individual roles has an impact on the future of our children, and so we put them at the heart of the decisions we make and the services we provide.

Each of our individual roles will have an impact on the future of many, developing and inspiring the future leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators of tomorrow. We strive to deliver learning experiences that engage and instil a curiosity to find out more. Our goal is to develop individuals who ask "why," thereby becoming lifelong learners and visionaries, with aspirations ready for the challenges of the future in an ever-changing world.

We are looking for someone who is excited to be a part of this partnership, who will be able to use their own initiative and be flexible and well-organised to be an asset to our team.

About Flying High:

Flying High Partnership is a thriving multi-academy trust of 38 primary schools across Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottingham City, and Nottinghamshire. We are driven by a shared vision to be unique, exceptional, and sustainable. Founded in 2012, we believe in the power of meaningful collaboration to help schools reach their full potential while supporting others along the way.

Our Partnership celebrates individuality, champions continuous improvement, and ensures every child thrives. With a strong focus on school-led professional development and leadership, we’re committed to growing exceptional teachers and inspirational leaders.

Together, we make every day count.

About the Role

• We are seeking a caring, reliable, and enthusiastic Midday Supervisor Assistant to join our team. This role is vital in ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and positive experience of pupils during lunchtime.
• You will supervise children in the dining hall and playground, promoting positive behaviour and ensuring that lunchtime is a safe, enjoyable, and well-organised part of the school day.
• As a key role model, you will help create a calm and respectful environment where all children feel supported, included, and valued.

Key Responsibilities

We Are Looking For

• Supervise pupils in the dining hall and outdoor play areas to ensure their safety and wellbeing
• Support the smooth running of lunchtime routines, including managing queues and seating arrangements
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage respectful interactions between pupils
• Help maintain a clean and safe dining environment, including clearing spills and tidying tables
• Support children in developing independence and good social skills during lunchtime
• Respond to minor first aid needs and report any concerns to the appropriate staff
• Supervise children indoors during wet weather as required
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and school policies at all times
• Work flexibly as part of the wider school team

You Will Be

• Someone who enjoys working with children and is committed to their wellbeing
• A positive and approachable individual who can build strong relationships with pupils
• A reliable and flexible team member who is willing to get involved
• Someone who can promote and maintain good behaviour in a calm and consistent way
• An individual with good communication and organisational skills
• Someone with an awareness of health and safety and safeguarding in a school setting
• A proactive and professional role model who demonstrates enthusiasm and integrity

We Can Offer You:

• A fantastic working environment within a supportive and collaborative team
• Opportunities for ongoing training and development
• Access to high-quality Continuous Professional Learning
• The opportunity to be part of a values-driven partnership
• Flexible working arrangements and generous holiday entitlement
• A pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• The chance to make a real difference to children’s daily school experience

Application Details

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit or find out more, please contact the school office.

Early application is advised, as we may interview and appoint before the closing date.

The Flying High Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applicants. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Lovers Lane Primary and Nursery School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 150 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Lovers Lane Primary and Nursery School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lovers-lane-primary-and-nursery-school-newark

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