Midday Supervisory Assistant

Surlingham Primary School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 7DQ

4 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  3 September 2026

• Closing date

  14 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  10 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: Monday to Friday, 11:45-13:00, 6.25 hours per week
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,796
• Actual salary: £3509 - £3572

What skills and experience we're looking for

Specific Responsibilities

• Supervise children in all areas of the school, including the dining room, play areas and classrooms as directed by the Head of School in order to ensure the safety and good behaviour of the children;

• Supervise the children during the meal to ensure that a good atmosphere is maintained;

• Encourage good eating habits and assist younger children where necessary;

• Maintain good order at all times to ensure that school standards are adhered to;

• Assist generally in the dining area e.g. wiping up spillages to ensure a safe and ordered environment is maintained at all times;

• Supervise the movement of children to and from the dining room in order to ensure the safety and well-being of the pupils;

• Support children in their play;

• Set up and clear away the tables and chairs in the dining room;

• Follow the school procedures when dealing with poor behaviour or friendship difficulties;

• Inform the class teacher of significant issues which have arisen at lunchtime, recording any significant issues in the class record files or on special forms for particular children;

• Refer any concerns regarding the safeguarding of children to the designated person or alternate;

• Deal with first aid on the playground wherever possible or bring the child into the medical room to attend to if more severe. Complete the written record forms and pass onto the class teacher and office;

• Undertake other similar activities that may fall within the grade and scope of the post as directed by the Head of School.

What the school offers its staff

Pension Scheme, Health Hero Employee Assistance Programme, Pluxee High Street Benefits package as well as ability to sign up for Teacher Discounts and Blue Light Card. Free Onsite Parking

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

MSA Job Description SPS.pdf - 119 KB (opens in new tab)

Recruitment Information Sheet 2026.pdf - 163 KB (opens in new tab)

Trust benefits.pdf - 106 KB (opens in new tab)

About Surlingham Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 65 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Surlingham Primary School website
• Email address: HR@setrust.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/surlingham-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Surlingham Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email HR@setrust.co.uk.

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