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Midday Supervisor

Wenhaston Primary School · Halesworth · Suffolk

Job description

Our School

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our close knit and supportive school community. We have a wonderful, nurturing atmosphere here at Wenhaston and we look forward to welcoming someone new to our lovely team of staff.

The Role

As a Grade 2 Midday Supervisor, you will play a vital role in our pupils' daily lives, ensuring their lunchtime is safe, social, and supportive. You will:


- Supervise pupils during their midday break in dining areas, playgrounds, and classrooms.

- Be part of a team, coordinating with and supporting other midday supervisory assistants.

- Maintain a positive environment by upholding school policies on conduct and safety.

The person we are looking for would preferably:

- Have experience working with children

- Be a strong communicator, able to interact effectively with pupils, staff, and visitors.

- Possess a broad knowledge of First Aid and an understanding of medical conditions like asthma or epilepsy.

- Show initiative in solving complex problems and supporting play.

- Empathise with pupils, modeling expected behaviours to demonstrate safe play and good manners.

- Be organised, with the ability to provide staff cover at short notice and assist with setting up or clearing the dining area.

There is potential for this role to increase with additional hours in Wraparound care (before and after school clubs) and cleaning cover if needed.

We are excited to welcome a new member to our dedicated and supportive team. If you are ready to collaborate with like-minded people and contribute to a thriving learning environment, we look forward to hearing from you. For further details, or to arrange an initial discussion with the Headteacher, please contact:

Victoria Cowley, School Business Manager, Wenhaston Primary School - Hall Road, Wenhaston, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 9EP, 01502 478328 telephone number, victoria.cowley@wenhastonprimary.co.uk

Please also see our website - wenhastonprimary.co.uk

The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the job description and will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and children's barred list check, health check, online search and satisfactory references. Copies of our safeguarding and safer recruitment policies are available on request.

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About this school

Wenhaston Primary School

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 4–11

Good
Pupils
90
Avg teacher salary
£39,605
Pupil:teacher ratio
18.9:1
Academy trust
ASSET EDUCATION

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

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Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 9EP

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Salary
£25,614.00 Annually (FTE) Grade 2, Point 3
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
3 September 2026
Closing date
11 September 2026

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