Midday Supervisor
Lift Westerings
Sunny Road, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4NZ
United Kingdom
NJC well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Permanent, Part Time
7.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
Immediate Start
Lift Westerings a popular school celebrated for its innovative teaching methods and beautiful woodland setting adjacent to Hockley Woods, is looking for a Midday Supervisor to join our friendly team and help make lunchtimes a safe, positive and enjoyable part of the school day.
As a Midday Supervisor you will:
* Supervise pupils in the dining hall, playground and other common areas.
* Encourage positive behaviour and respectful interactions in line with our behaviour policy.
* Respond appropriately to incidents, promoting pupil welfare at all times.
* Support the organisation of lunchtime activities and maintain a safe, welcoming environment.
What we are looking for:
* Patience, empathy and the ability to relate well to children.
* Good communication skills and the confidence to work effectively as part of a team.
* Experience of supervising or caring for children (either in a school environment or as a parent/carer).
* A proactive and positive attitude, with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
Our reputation makes us a school of choice in the local area. Don't just take our word for it, come and see for yourself School visits are welcomed, please contact to arrange. Alternatively, visit, or our YouTube channel (@westeringsLIFT) to discover more.
Closing date: 14th September 2025
Who is Lift Schools?
We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.
We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.
We offer you:
* Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
* Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
* Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
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Lift Schools is recruiting for Teacher Training placements. Please click here to view the website for further details.