Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant in Middlestown

Location : Horbury Primary Academy

Start Date : As Soon As Possible

Application Deadline : Friday 23 January 2026

Contract : Permanent

Salary : £12. 65 Per Hour

About the Role

Horbury Primary Academy are seeking to appoint a permanent Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant.

The aim of this role is to supervise the pupils during the lunchtime period to ensure their welfare and safety is utmost and that good conduct is maintained at all times.

You will be required to have the ability to use your own initiative when responding to the needs of the pupils and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills. Full training will be provided, and a period of shadowing trained staff will be in place to ensure full confidence in all duties for the successful applicant.

The working pattern for this role is Monday to Friday 12.00pm to 1.15pm.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during the lunchtime period.
• Ensure pupils’ welfare and safety and maintain good conduct.
• Respond to pupils’ needs using initiative.
• Shadow trained staff during induction to gain confidence in duties.

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use initiative when responding to pupils’ needs.
• Capacity to supervise pupils during lunch and maintain conduct.

Benefits

• Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Technology scheme via SmartTech*
• Access to an extensive discounts platform via Accord Rewards
• Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme
• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans
• Access to health and wellbeing services, with the ability to claim money back for essential healthcare such as prescriptions, optical and dental care through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans.
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Free annual flu jab
• Free, on-site parking at every site
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings

*restrictions apply

Contact & Application Details

For an informal discussion about this position please contact hr@accordmat.org or call on 01924 921213.

Closing Date: Friday 23 January 2026 at 9.00am

Interviews likely to be held: week commencing 26 January 2026

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Accord Multi Academy Trust reserves the right to interview sooner than the specified dates above. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

We are committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports, and retains high quality colleagues from all backgrounds and across all job roles at the Trust. We welcome and encourage applications from, but not limited to Black, Asian, other ethnic minority groups, individuals who identify as LGBT+; and/or are registered with a disability. Candidates will always be shortlisted based on the content of application against the job description and essential criteria without access to the personal details information.

Horbury Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Equal Opportunities

We are the Employer of Choice in London providing an inclusive environment that encourages good thought, growth and learning opportunities for every employee, its partners, and contractors. We identify with and promote equal opportunities and inclusivity through all phases of recruitment, induction, upskilling, and through building relationships within the community.