Midday Supervisor Parrett & Axe Primary School

Joining our School as a Midday Supervisor offers the opportunity to play a vital role in the daily life of our pupils and to make a real difference to their school experience. Someone new to the team would gain a strong sense of belonging within a supportive staff community and the satisfaction of helping children feel safe, happy and cared for during the lunchtime period.

The Midday Supervisor role is for 7.5 hours per week, term time only, working from 11.45am to 1.15pm, starting date of employment will be Monday 11th May 2026.

The role involves working with children aged 4 to 11 years and supporting them both inside and outside the classroom. Indoors, the successful candidate will assist with the distribution of meals, encourage positive behaviour and good manners, and support pupils with any needs they may have during lunch. Outdoors, they will supervise children at play, promoting safe, inclusive and enjoyable activities while ensuring pupils’ wellbeing at all times.

This role is essential in supporting the smooth running of the school day and helps create a calm, positive lunchtime environment where children feel secure and valued. By modelling empathy, patience and fairness, the Midday Supervisor plays a key part in reinforcing our school values and supporting pupils’ social development. The role also contributes directly to our wider priorities of safeguarding, pupil wellbeing and positive behaviour.

First Aid experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided. We are looking for someone who is reliable, patient and empathetic, with a genuine enjoyment of working with children. This role is ideal for someone who wants to be part of a school community and contribute meaningfully to pupils’ daily experiences and overall success.

Parrett & Axe school values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; this is a commitment which we expect all staff and volunteers to share. The successful candidate will be required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with the Governments safer recruitment guidelines.

This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (2013 and 2020)) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Keeping Children Safe in Education

Our school will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. All aspects of social media and internet searches will be conducted. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

Our School is innovative and forward-thinking, with a clear focus on continuous improvement, inclusion and pupil wellbeing. We are committed to developing practices that support both academic success and the personal development of every child. This includes embracing new approaches to learning, behaviour support and pastoral care, ensuring our provision meets the needs of all pupils.

Staff at all levels work closely together as one team, sharing knowledge, ideas and good practice to provide the best possible outcomes for our children. Collaboration is a key strength of the school, with open communication and a culture where everyone’s contribution is valued. Whether working in the classroom, during lunchtime, or in a support role, staff understand the importance of their role within the wider school community.

New team members will work alongside experienced, supportive colleagues who are always willing to offer guidance and encouragement. Training and professional development are encouraged, and staff are supported to grow in confidence and skill. This collaborative approach ensures consistency for pupils and helps create a calm, positive and nurturing environment throughout the school day.

By working together and supporting one another, our staff team plays an important role in delivering the school’s priorities, particularly in relation to safeguarding, behaviour, wellbeing and inclusion. Everyone is united by a shared commitment to helping children feel safe, respected and ready to learn.