Midday Supervisory Assistant

Tel: (01362) 860114 Email: recruitment@st-marysbeetley.norfolk.sch.uk Website: https:// www.beetleyschool.co.uk Headteacher: Tanya Treavett NOR: 155    Age range: 4-11 years Salary – Scale A, £12.85 per hour Permanent Part Time 7.5 hours per week (M-F) Term Time only Required for 1 September 2026 St Mary’s in Beetley are looking to offer the opportunity for a friendly and enthusiastic Midday Supervisory Assistant to join our existing team in September 2026.  We are looking for someone who is proactive and uses initiative. The successful candidate would ideally have had previous experience working with children while understanding the need to supervise them and being able to relate well with them.  Skills/knowledge Able to communicate with children and adults Able to exert authority and give directions/instructions in a confident manner Understanding the varied needs of children Flexibility and approachability Main responsibilities will include: Supervision of children in all areas of the school, including the dining room, play areas and classroom as directed by the Headteacher in order to ensure the safety and good behaviour of the children. Supervision of children during the meal to ensure that a good atmosphere is maintained.  Encourage good eating habits and assisting younger children where necessary. General assistance in the dining area as necessary, e.g. wiping up spillages to ensure a safe and ordered environment is maintained at all times. Set up and clearing away tables in dining hall. Supervision of children on the playgrounds or in classrooms   Details of the role : Term time only Monday - Friday 11.45am - 1.15pm  In return, we can offer a working environment where everyone is committed to excellence and continuous improvement with the support of a friendly team of Staff and Governors. An initial offer of appointment will be made to the successful candidate and will only become a substantive position subject to appropriate references along with evidence of original documents for qualifications, health etc. How to apply To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button. Completed forms and a covering letter to explain how you can add to our team here at St Mary’s, should be returned to – recruitment@st-marysbeetley.norfolk.sch.uk   We reserve the right to close the vacancy early and pull the interview date forward if sufficient applications are received. Closing date:  10 July 2026, 12 noon Interview date:   14 July 2026 (proposed) We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, you may be required to undergo pre-employment checks. This post is likely to come under the requi