Midday Supervisory Assistant

St Peter's Church of England First School, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 4SF

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  13 March 2026

• Closing date

  1 April 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  13 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: TBC

Midday Supervisory Assistant job summary

Join Our Lunchtime Team!

We are looking for a warm, reliable and enthusiastic Midday Supervisor to join our friendly school team. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working with children, loves creating a positive atmosphere, and takes pride in helping our school run smoothly.

Role: Midday Supervisor

Salary: £12.65 per hour

Weekly hours: 6 hours 15 minutes (1:15pm - 2:30pm Monday- Friday)

Working weeks: Term time only (38 weeks) you are expected to attend at least 1 mandatory INSET day annually

Working location: St Peter's First School,

Closing date: Wednesday 1 April 2026

Interview date: To be confirmed

What the role involves

As a valued member of our lunchtime staff, you will:

• Set up the dining hall so it’s welcoming and ready for pupils.
  
• Serve children their dessert with a smile and encourage healthy, happy eating habits.
  
• Create a positive dining experience by chatting with pupils, supporting good manners, and helping lunchtime run calmly and enjoyably.
  
• Help clear the dining hall after lunch, ensuring the space is clean, safe and ready for afternoon learning.
  
• Pack away tables and equipment, leaving the hall tidy and organised.

What we’re looking for

• Someone who enjoys working with children and building positive relationships.
  
• A calm, friendly presence who can support pupils during a busy part of the day.
  
• A team player with a “can‑do” attitude.
  
• Someone who is reliable, patient and happy to get stuck in.

What we offer

• A supportive, welcoming staff team.
  
• A rewarding role that makes a real difference in the school day.
  
• Training and guidance to help you feel confident and successful.
  
• Term‑time (plus 1 mandatory INSET day) only hours that fit perfectly around school‑age children or other daytime commitments.
  
• If you’re friendly, enthusiastic, and ready to help make lunchtimes a great experience for our pupils, we’d love to hear from you!

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 Peter's Church of England First School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 9
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 99 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 9
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Peter's Church of England First School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-peter-s-church-of-england-first-school-taunton

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