Employer: New Directions Education Location: Penarth Contract Type: Part-Time, Term-Time Only Hours: Typically 1–2 hours per day (around lunchtime) Start Date: Ongoing placements available
About the Role
New Directions Education is currently recruiting reliable, caring, and proactive Mid-Day Supervisors/Lunchtime Supervisors to support primary schools across Penarth. This is an ideal role for individuals who enjoy working with children and want to contribute to a positive, safe, and engaging lunchtime environment.
As a Mid-Day Supervisor, you will play a key part in pupils’ wellbeing by supervising them in the dining hall, playground, and other school areas. You will help promote positive behaviour, encourage safe play, and assist with lunchtime routines.
Key Responsibilities
Supervising pupils during lunch breaks inside and outside
Encouraging positive, inclusive play and social interaction
Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all pupils
Managing minor first-aid incidents (training can be provided)
Supporting school staff in maintaining behaviour expectations
Helping with setting up and clearing down dining areas as required
Requirements
A friendly, calm, and approachable manner
Ability to communicate effectively with children and staff
Reliability and good time-keeping
A clear and up-to-date Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one through New Directions)
Experience working with children is beneficial but not essential
What New Directions Offers
Flexible part-time hours to suit your lifestyle
Competitive hourly pay
Opportunities for long-term or regular placements
Full support from a dedicated consultant
CPD training opportunities, including safeguarding and first aid
How to Apply
If you’re enthusiastic about supporting children and are looking for rewarding part-time work in Vale of Glamorgan schools, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today through New Directions Education to begin your journey as a valued Mid-Day Supervisor.
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
A dedicated and expert Account Manager
Regular and varied supply work
Competitive rates of pay
Potential long-term roles
Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
A network of branches across the UK
One of the preferred suppliers to all 22 local authorities in Wales under the All Wales Framework Agreement
We are the major teaching supply agency for Welsh speaking teachers across Wales
Recommend-a-friend scheme
Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry
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