Midday Supervisor

Sandwich Infant School is a welcoming, community-focused school for children aged 5-7, where we pride ourselves on our warm, inclusive ethos and strong relationships with families.

We are seeking a caring, reliable and enthusiastic Midday Supervisor to join our dedicated team and help ensure that lunchtimes are safe, enjoyable and well-managed for all pupils.

This post is for 5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 12pm-1pm, term time only (38 weeks).

As a Midday Supervisor, you will play a key role in supporting pupils during the lunchtime period, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and positive behaviour across the school site.

This will include supervising children in the dining hall and playground, encouraging social interaction and supporting pupils to have a positive lunchtime experience.

Key responsibilities

     Supervise pupils in the dining hall, playground and school premises

     Promote good behaviour, safety and wellbeing at all times

     Encourage positive play, social skills and good manners

     Assist pupils as needed during lunchtime routines

     Deal with minor incidents and report concerns to appropriate staff

     Support the school’s safeguarding, behaviour and health & safety policies

Midday Supervisors are responsible for ensuring that lunchtime is a safe, orderly and enjoyable period, acting as a positive role model for pupils.

We warmly encourage visits to the school. To arrange a tour or an informal conversation, please contact the school office.

Sandwich Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to follow the relevant safeguarding procedures, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) guidance, and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

We encourage early applications and reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.