Midday Supervisory Assistant

• Riverwalk School
• Address: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 2PD
• Salary: £12.60 per hour
• Hours: 4 hours per day, Monday – Friday, 10am – 2pm 
• Contract: Permanent, required to start 1 September 2026
• Reference: 8986

Riverwalk School are looking for dedicated and friendly Midday Supervisory Assistants to join our wonderful staff team. We are looking for someone who has experience of organising and managing lunchtimes at school and understands the importance of lunchtimes as an integral part of our school day. Duties include helping learners with their meals and their personal care, as well as supervising them in their outdoor learning environments and their classrooms.

The Consortium Trust demonstrates and implements safeguarding protocols in all aspects of their working practices and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, and this will include social media checks.

We are looking for supervisors who can:

• support with the supervision of pupils throughout the midday break, ensuring that a good atmosphere is maintained
• support children with personal care and hygiene
• encourage children to have good eating habits and assist young children as required
• maintain acceptable standards of behaviour, conduct, and safety as laid down in the school policies
• manage playing activities in ways that keep learners safe
• setup and clear down dining areas
• assist with the basic preparation and serving of all meals to staff and pupils as requested
• wash up all associated equipment as may be required
• ensure that the kitchen and service areas are clean and tidy as requested
• ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• complete general cleaning of the food areas
• support Class Teachers and Teaching Assistants with day to day running of the classroom.

We can offer you:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive staff induction program
• Full support and training from a wider team
• Wide range of staff benefits
• Extensive Wellbeing support package
• Opportunity for career progression within the trust

For more information

Please read the Job Description (pdf) and the Consortium Trust Benefits Information (pdf). 

To find out more about this role, please contact Sally Boulter by either emailing s.boulter@consortiumtrust.org.uk or by calling 01284 764280.

How to apply 

Please submit your completed Application Form (Word) by email to s.boulter@consortiumtrust.org.uk

Closing date:1pm, 19 June 2026.