Midday Supervisory Assistant

Part of the Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust and the Eden Federation.

Salary – Support Staff, Point 3, £3,496 actual pa (£24,796 FTE)

Permanent, Part Time, 6.25 hours per week, Term Time only, Required for September 2026.

St Peter’s Primary Academy is looking to recruit a Midday Supervisory Assistant to join their wonderful support staff team.

• To supervise pupils in designated areas of the school during the midday break and to ensure their safety, welfare and general conduct through appropriate application of the school's policies and procedures.
• To establish safe and appropriate behaviour by effective intervention or referral to senior staff.
• To supervise the movement of pupils to and from dining areas, including any personal hygiene requirements.
• To maintain good order in dining areas.
• To assist pupils, where necessary, with the collection of food and return of trays, or other items to the service counter.
• To assist pupils, where necessary, with the proper use of cutlery, drinking facilities or other aspects of the midday meal.
• To assist in the clearance of any spillages and wiping down, clearing or resetting of tables, as appropriate.
• To assist in the setting up and removal of tables and chairs in the dining room.
• To take any immediate action to attend to sickness or accidents by carrying out minor first aid and summoning relevant assistance if needed.
• To complete any documentation required by the school in relation to incidents occurring during the lunchtime break period and to participate in review meetings, as required.

• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• The ability to work calmly in a busy environment.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Flexibility, adaptability and can use own initiative.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 12noon - 1.15pm.

Closing date: 31 July 2026, 9am. Interview date: after 20 August 2026.

The Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to full safeguarding checks as well as satisfactory references.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.