5 days remaining to apply

  • Closing date

    18 October 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    5 October 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Other support role

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Permanent

Full time equivalent salary

£5,182.00 Annually (Actual)

Midday Supervisor job summary

Looking for flexible work during school hours?

If you enjoy working with children and want a role that offers a great work life balance, we'd love to hear from you.

As a Midday Supervisor at Wood Field Primary School, you'll support pupils during their lunchtime, encourage positive behaviour and help create a welcoming environment where children can relax, play and enjoy their break safely.

About the Role

To be responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of our children during break times, primarily in the dining and playground areas. Main duties include supervision of students, encouraging positive behaviour, assisting with mealtimes and reporting any incidents or concerns to the appropriate member of staff.

Main duties of the role include:

  • General supervision of children during the lunch period in the dining hall, playground and the escorting of children to and from the dining hall. In the event of poor weather, supervising children in the classroom, if required.
  • Ensuring children follow the school’s Core Values and Behaviour Policy, so that children socialise with their peers in a positive way.
  • Encouragement of purposeful play and social skills activities.

About Wood Field Primary School

At Wood Field Primary we are committed to providing the best possible education for all pupils. We place a child’s happiness at the heart of all we do. We believe our children can achieve whatever they dream of by working hard, being resilient and taking risks - our potential is limitless!

Why Join Greenshaw Learning Trust?

At Greenshaw Learning Trust, collaboration sits at the heart of everything we do. As part of our family of schools, you'll benefit from shared expertise, high-quality professional development and opportunities to grow your career across the Trust.

We offer our staff:

  • Professional development and career progression
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Blue Light Card
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Gym discounts
  • Free eye tests
  • Car Benefit Scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Being part of a supportive and ambitious organisation

If you share our commitment to helping every child thrive, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 9th October 2026. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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.

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About Wood Field Primary School

Organisation type
Academy, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
Size
604 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
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At Wood Field Primary we are committed to providing the best possible education for all pupils. We place a child’s happiness at the heart of all we do. We believe our children can achieve whatever they dream of by working hard, being resilient and taking risks - our potential is limitless!

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