Midday Supervisor

King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior), Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 9NE

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As Soon As Possible

• Closing date

  23 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 March 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: £24,413.00 Annually (FTE) Actual salary £4,949 p/a

Midday Supervisor job summary

Do you enjoy working with children and making a positive difference to their school day? Are you caring, reliable, and passionate about supporting children’s wellbeing? We are looking for enthusiastic Midday Supervisors to join our supportive school team and help create a safe, happy, and engaging lunchtime experience for all pupils.

The Role

As a Midday Supervisor, you will play a key role in supporting children during lunchtime by:

• Supervising pupils in the dining hall and outdoor play areas

• Actively engaging with children during play, leading games and activities where appropriate

• Modelling positive play, cooperation, and respectful behaviour

• Supporting inclusive play and encouraging children to build positive relationships

• Using relational practice to help children feel safe, heard, and supported

• Promoting positive behaviour and helping children to resolve minor conflicts calmly and fairly

• Ensuring a safe and enjoyable lunchtime environment

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Enjoys interacting with children and supporting their social development

• Is confident leading and modelling play activities

• Has a calm, patient, and nurturing approach

• Understands the importance of strong, positive relationships with children

• Is reliable, approachable, and works well as part of a team

Previous experience working with children is desirable but not essential, as full training and support will be provided.

Why Join King’s Academy Northern Parade?

• A welcoming and inclusive school with a strong community ethos

• A commitment to professional development and staff wellbeing

• Supportive leadership and a passionate staff team
  A chance to genuinely impact children's lives every single day

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, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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 King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior)

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 408 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/king-s-academy-northern-parade-junior

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