Midday Supervisory Assistant

St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 6AA

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  October 2026

• Closing date

  28 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  15 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: £4,914.00 - £4,992.00 Annually (Actual) DSAT1 SCP3-4 (£24,796.00 to £25,185.00 FTE)

Midday Supervisory Assistant job summary

We are seeking to appoint a Midday Supervisory Assistant to join our caring and committed school team. This is an important role supporting the safety, wellbeing and positive behaviour of our pupils during the lunchtime period.

The role is offered as a permanent contract, term time only. Your normal working hours would be 11.30am to 1.15pm on Mondays and Fridays and 11.50am to 1.35pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (8 hours 45 minutes per week).

About the Role

As a Midday Supervisory Assistant, you will be responsible for supervising pupils during the midday break, both in the dining hall and, at times, outdoors. You will help ensure that lunchtime is a safe, calm and happy experience for all children, promoting positive behaviour in line with the school’s policies and Christian ethos.

The role also includes supporting pupils during meals, assisting with basic cleaning and clearing duties in dining areas, and responding appropriately to minor accidents or incidents.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during the midday break, ensuring their safety, welfare and good conduct
• Support pupils in the dining hall, including moving to and from dining areas
• Assist pupils with meals where necessary (e.g. trays, cutlery, drinks)
• Maintain good order and behaviour during lunchtime
• Assist with clearing tables, wiping surfaces and dealing with spillages
• Carry out minor first aid and report accidents or incidents appropriately
• Supervise pupils on the playground or external areas when required
• Work closely with other staff and fully comply with safeguarding procedures

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

• Caring, patient and able to build positive relationships with children
• Calm and confident in responding to challenging behaviour
• Organised, flexible and reliable
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Committed to upholding the Christian ethos of St Andrew’s
• Enthusiastic, resilient and self-motivated

No formal qualifications or previous experience are required, as training can be provided. Experience of working with children or in a school setting would be an advantage.

We want our staff to thrive so we offer an extensive range of wellness services and professional learning opportunities to support growth and development. Please visit our website for further details: Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust - Wellness

We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all. If you are interested in this position and would like to have a more detailed conversation before making the decision to apply for the post, please give us a call and we will be happy to help you with as much detail as possible to support this process.

When you have enough information to make your decision to apply, please complete all sections of the application form. CVs will not be accepted.

All applicants will be notified of the shortlisting decisions by email. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested before interviews. 

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a number of checks including the Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

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 St Andrew's Church of England Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 225 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Andrew's Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-andrew-s-church-of-england-primary-school-weymouth

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