Midday Supervisory Assistant

E-ACT The Grange School, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 4HW

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  5 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  21 September 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: £4,449.41 - £4,519.24 Annually (Actual) NJC SCP 3-4

Midday Supervisory Assistant job summary

Job Title: Midday Supervisory Assistant

E‑ACT The Grange School - Dream, Believe, Achieve

E‑ACT The Grange School is a welcoming and ambitious primary academy in Daventry, committed to broadening horizons and opening hearts, minds, and opportunities for every child. Grounded in a clear and powerful ethos — every child, every lesson, every day — we strive to create a nurturing, inclusive environment where pupils feel safe, supported, and inspired to achieve their very best.

Our school values of Bravery, Belonging, Spark, Soul, Craft, and Change shape everyday life at The Grange. We offer enriching learning experiences during and beyond the school day, supported by a dedicated staff team who set high expectations and work collaboratively to ensure children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Want to make a difference to young people?

Joining E‑ACT The Grange School means becoming part of a vibrant, child‑centred community. If you are passionate about supporting children, embracing diversity, and helping shape a school where ambition and opportunity flourish, we would love to welcome you to the team.

Discover more at https://thegrangeschool.e-act.org.uk/

We're looking for a friendly and enthusiastic Midday Supervisory Assistant to help make lunchtime the highlight of every child's day! You'll supervise play and dining, promote positive behaviour, support pupil wellbeing, and help create a safe, inclusive and enjoyable environment as part of our caring school community.

Key responsibilities:

• Supervising pupils immediately before, during and after the lunchtime period, including those having school meals and those bringing packed lunches.
• Supporting the maintenance of a clean, safe and welcoming dining environment by encouraging pupils to clear away trays, litter and personal belongings responsibly.
• Supervising pupils during outdoor play and recreational activities.
• Assisting pupils with any difficulties that may arise during lunchtime and providing appropriate support where necessary.

Pay range:

• NJC SCP 3 - 4
• Actual Salary: £4,449.41 - £4,519.24 (FTE: NJC SCP 3 - 4 £25,614 - £26,016)
• 7.5 hours a week, 38 weeks a year
• Part time/Term Time Only/Permanent.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Basic first aid awareness (or willingness to train), good organisation, and a general education (e.g. GCSEs or equivalent), with prior school-based experience desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with pupils and staff.
• Ability and experience of managing behaviour positively and consistently in line with school policies.
• A caring, proactive approach to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing with up to date training.
• Teamwork skills with the confidence to work independently when required.

What are we about?

We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and nationally, providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Most recently, E-ACT was named Large Trust MAT of the Year 2026 at the MAT Excellence Awards. Our achievements are further recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, as well as the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024.

E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour. In addition, Greenfields Academy has been designated as a RISE Reception Network Lead School. This is a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.

Benefits: 

Financial and Lifestyle

We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.

Professional Growth and Development

We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.

Culture and Wellbeing

Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.

Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information.

How to apply:

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing your application.

 E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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 E-ACT The Grange School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 336 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: E-ACT The Grange School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-grange-school-daventry-daventry

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