10 hours per week, term time only
Fixed Contract for one year in the first instance
Start date 01 September 2025
Nine Acres is an ‘OUTSTANDING’ School
‘Everyone is ‘striving for excellence’ in all areas of school life. Across the school, pupils’ behaviour is exemplary. Pupils are incredibly polite and courteous. They show tremendous care and respect. Their admirable behaviour contributes to the intensely positive atmosphere throughout school’.
Nine Acres Primary School is looking to appoint a caring and supportive Midday Supervisory Assistant to supervise and engage with children during lunchtime, ensuring a positive and safe environment. The role involves assisting with meal times in the school dining hall, setting up tables, laying out dinners and helping children with their food, encouraging good table manners.
Successful candidates will:
- Be someone who is genuinely interested in interacting and supporting children
- Be calm, patient and communicative in a busy environment
- Collaborate with others to ensure a positive lunchtime experience for all our children
- Visits to the school are encouraged and most welcome; tours available with Miss Rosie McDonald, Headteacher. Please email the address below to arrange a suitable time.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. We will be conducting online social media searches as part of our shortlisting process.
For further information, please contact Miss C. Buckett (Office Manager), or visit our School’s website to download an application pack: www.nineacrespri.iow.sch.uk
Closing date: Noon 8th July 2025
Interviews: W/c 14th July 2025
The School reserves the right to interview early for the right candidate.
PLEASE NOTE: Not all school staff are employed directly by the Isle of Wight Council, you can ask on application who the employer for this role will be.
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The management reporting line for this role is ultimately through the Isle of Wight Council Children’s Services directorate.
This council and its schools recruit according to the council’s Recruitment, Policy and Procedure and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.