At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise and support students during lunchtime, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Company: St George’s School, a supportive and inclusive environment for all students.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, training opportunities, and a creative learning environment.
- Other info: Part-time role with flexible hours, perfect for students seeking meaningful work.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your skills in a caring community.
- Qualifications: Ability to build relationships and a commitment to safeguarding practices.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 40000 £ per year.
Working at St George’s School means being part of a supportive, inclusive environment where every student is valued. Our staff work with children and young people with a wide range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including those who may present with physical behaviours. Many of our students also require support with personal care and medical administration as part of their daily routines.
Applicants should be resilient and committed to compassionate, person-centred support, confident in building trusting relationships with learners with diverse and complex needs, while upholding strong safeguarding practice. Our school values are Perseverance, Aspiration, Independence and Respect.
If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of then we would love to hear from you, as we recruit for the following Learning Support Assistant role: MIDDAY SUPERVISORY ASSISTANT – Based at our main site in Newport.
Salary: Hay Grade 1 - £5,532 - £5,619 per annum, actual
Hours per week: 10 hours per week – 2 hours per day (Mon – Fri, 11.30 – 13.30), term-time only (38 weeks)
As an MSA, you will ensure the safety, welfare and good conduct of pupils during the midday break period, in order to maintain a healthy, clean and safe learning environment for pupils and staff. Your role will include the supervision of pupils across school premises, laying up and clearing away of eating equipment and feeding individual children as required, whilst encouraging appropriate behaviours and eating skills.
It is essential that applicants possess the following:
- An ability to build good relationships with colleagues and pupils
- A willingness to undertake training as necessary
- An understanding of, and willingness to hold safeguarding at the centre of their practice.
We can offer:
- Wonderful students.
- The opportunity to be part of an adaptable, committed and skilled staff team.
- A creative learning environment, timetable and curriculum.
- A wide range of training opportunities for career development.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all our staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful applicant.
Please contact Jenny Holmes on recruitment@stgeorges.iow.sch.uk for further details and an application pack. Application forms are also available to download from the school website at www.stgeorges-school.co.uk. Please note that we cannot accept CVs by way of application and any CV received will not be considered for the role.
Closing Date: Friday, 26th June 2026
Midday Supervisory Assistant - St George’s School in Newport employer: St George's School
St George's School is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises teamwork and creativity in the kitchen. With a focus on employee growth, you will have opportunities to develop your culinary skills while providing nutritious meals for a diverse community of pupils and staff. Located in a supportive educational environment, this role not only allows you to make a meaningful impact but also offers a stable work-life balance with term-time hours.
