ROLE:                                Midday Assistant

SCHOOL:                           Upton Infant School

HOURS:                            10 hours per week, term time only Monday – Friday 11:30-13:30pm

SALARY:                            Grade 2 SCP 2 £12.65 per hour

CLOSING DATE:               Tuesday 23^rd September 2025

INTERVIEW DATE:          TBC

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Midday Supervisor to join our experienced lunchtime team at Upton Infant School, part of Hamwic Education Trust (HET).

HET is a large, fast-paced Trust with currently 37 academies across the South Coast. Linked to 6 community-based partnerships, there are 34 primary academies, 2 secondary and 1 hospital school.

‘All about the Child’

At HET, we aim to put the child at the centre of everything we do.  We believe that by doing this, it drives our ethos and values to do the best we can for our children.

‘What about Sam’

Sam is the name we have given to the notional Hamwic child.  By asking ourselves ‘What about Sam?’ we ensure that we put our pupils at the heart of our decision making.

JOB/PERSON SUMMARY:

• We are looking for enthusiastic and committed persons to join our friendly lunchtime team at Upton Infant School.
• You will need to be self-motivated and enjoy working with children, to encourage positive behaviour.
• The role may include preparation of the hall
• Supervision of children whilst they are eating their hot school meals or packed lunch.
• Successful candidates will also be expected to ensure fun and safe supervision in the school playground during the school lunch break.

WE ARE SEEKING A PROFESSIONAL INDIVIDUAL WHO:

• Can establish positive expectations of pupils’ behaviour and a sensitivity to pupils’ personal needs.
• Has good interpersonal skills.
• Has discretion and sensitivity.
• Is able to work under their own initiative.
• Is a good team player.
• Has a commitment to safeguarding children.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

• Should you wish to apply for this vacancy, please view the job description and complete the application form and return to office@uptoninf.dorset.sch.uk