Midday Supervisor

About Us Hackbridge is a larger-than-average maintained primary school serving a diverse community. We are proud of our welcoming culture and our vision: Happy People Succeed , built on the values of kindness, inspiration, nurture and determination . 781 pupils on roll (Reception-Year 6) and three nursery classes, with strong links to our local community. A richly diverse school: nearly half of our pupils speak English as an additional language and 51 languages are spoken across the school. We have grown to a four-form entry school and now operate across three sites (including Spencer Nursery School). We follow the OFSTED framework and are committed to safeguarding, inclusion and high-quality care for every pupil. About the Role As a Midday Supervisor you will work under the direction of our Senior Midday Supervisor to provide calm, consistent supervision during the lunch period. This is a vital role in ensuring pupils are safe, happy and engaged. Key responsibilities include: Supervising pupils in the dining hall, on the playground (and in classrooms in poor weather). Encouraging purposeful play and social skills activities to help pupils build friendships and confidence. Supporting hygiene routines (for example handwashing) and ensuring areas are tidied after play. Dealing with minor first aid and toileting needs, and reporting incidents to the Senior Midday Supervisor. Helping maintain a positive, inclusive atmosphere at lunchtime. Hours of Work: 11:45am-12:45pm 12:15pm-1:15pm 12:25pm-1:25pm 12:30pm-1:30pm Please note there will not be any opportunity to work additional hours in this role. The successful candidate may be required to work at either site. About You We are looking for someone who will embody our values and bring patience, calm and fairness to the role. In particular you will: Have experience of working with primary-aged pupils and relate well to children from diverse backgrounds. Be able to organise simple games and encourage purposeful play that supports pupils’ social development. Be patient, calm and firm but fair when managing behaviour. Be a positive role model and a team player, working cooperatively with staff and responding to direction from the Senior Midday Supervisor. Be willing to undertake training (first aid will be provided if required) and to follow school policies on safeguarding, health & safety and confidentiality. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to equality of opportunity.