Hours of work: 10 per week.
Working pattern: Part-time, term-time only (working for39weeks per year plus6.05weeks annual leave).
As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata.
Closing date: Friday 4 September, 2026.
Interview date: Thursday 10 September, 2026.
Midday Supervisor Assistant vacancy at Polegate School!
Please apply if you:
- Enjoy working with children and supporting them to enjoy their time in school. Get involved in supporting play.
- Work collaboratively with others to ensure safe and efficient lunchtime supervision.
- Can be flexible in supporting the school when arrangements change due to staffing or other needs.
- Have high standards when it comes to providing a safe, calm, clean dining area for pupils.
- Have high standards of pupils’ behaviour and follow school behaviour policy being assertive and resolving issues independently following our ethos of, 'curious not furious'.
- Show understanding of SEN and more vulnerable pupils and the need to be sensitive to these.
- Build good relationships with all staff to enable you to liaise effectively with Class Teachers, Teaching Assistants and Kitchen Staff.
- Have great ideas about play and how to engage children.
- Engage in training opportunities embracing our vision of learning without limits.
- Use school systems to maintain accurate reporting.
- Be alert to safeguarding concerns and report following policy.
- Complete first aid training to enable treatment of minor injuries.
You will be fully supported through an Induction program and introduced to your role.
To find out more about the school please look at our school website: Polegate School
Applicants may be invited to interview once their application has been received, and we reserve the right to offer the position to a candidate prior to the closing date.
Not just any school...This is Polegate School!
Polegate School
Oakleaf Drive
Polegate
BN26 6PT
Phone: 01323482404
Email: office@polegate.e-sussex.sch.uk
Website: Polegate School
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
Polegate School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.
This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.
The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.
If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.
Midday Supervisor Assistant (Polegate School) employer: Frantcep
Frantcep in Henleys Down is an exceptional employer, dedicated to creating a nurturing and supportive environment for both students and staff. With a strong focus on professional development, employees are encouraged to grow their skills while making a meaningful impact on children's lives. The part-time role offers flexibility, allowing for a balanced work-life experience in a community-oriented setting.
