Midday Supervisory Assistant - Derwendeg Primary School

Job description

We are recruiting a Midday Supervisory Assistant at Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Working hours: 5 hours per week

Working Weeks TTO: 38
Contract Type: Part Time, Term Time Only and Permanent
Location: Derwendeg Primary School

We pay an attractive salary of £3,109 and offer access to training and development opportunities.

The Governing Body of Derwendeg Primary School seeks to appoint a Midday Supervisory Assistant to ensure the safety and wellbeing of pupils during lunchtime breaks, in accordance with the practices and procedures of the school. A reliable and professional person is required for this demanding but rewarding role within the school.

The midday supervisors are very much a part of the team and central to the school. The successful candidate will have a calm and positive manner with children and will assist in promoting positive behaviour.

The successful candidate will possess good communication skills and enjoy working with children. They will have a commitment to making lunchtimes a happy time and will be keen to engage pupils in play activities.

Duties include:

• To supervise children during the lunch break
• To help children eating their school dinner or packed lunch
• To supervise children in the playground
• To supervise children in their classes during inclement weather
• To play games and undertake activities with the children
• To deal with minor accidents and injuries and administer some First Aid
• To manage children's behaviour positively
• To maintain confidentiality
• To safeguard all pupils

Closing date: Friday 25th September 2026

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to school for a short interview which will be held on 29th September 2026.

Starting date: as soon after as possible (Pending satisfactory Safeguarding and Recruitment checks)

The hours of work are Monday to Friday, 12pm - 1pm (1 hour per day).

For the role, we ask that you have:

• An understanding of the role of a Midday Supervisor and the responsibilities associated with working with children.
• The ability to communicate with children with care, empathy and understanding.
• The ability to work as part of a team.

We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme and staff discount schemes.

To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list.

After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jonathan Lloyd, Headteacher on 01443 813138 or email [email protected]

Application forms are available from the ETEACH website or the school.

Completed application forms can be returned to Jonathan Lloyd, Head Teacher, at Derwendeg Primary School, Hengoed Road, Cefn Hengoed, CF82 7HP.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact [email protected] for further information.

This vacancy has been processed in English only because there is no Welsh requirement.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.