Midday Supervisor (Battle and Langton CEP)

Job Description

Hours of work: 6.5 per week.
Working pattern: Part-time, term-time only (working for 39 weeks per year plus 6.05 weeks annual leave, which will increase after 5 years' continuous service).
As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata.

Closing date: Wednesday 11 November, 2026.

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

Battle and Langton CEP School
Market Road
Battle
TN33 0HQ

Phone: 01424 775987
Email: office@battlelangton.e-sussex.sch.uk
Website: Battle and Langton CofE Primary School

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

At Battle and Langton Church of England School, we pride ourselves on creating a safe, warm, and joyful environment where every child can thrive. Lunchtimes are a vital part of our school day—giving children the chance to recharge, socialise, and play safely.

We are looking for a dedicated and energetic Midday Supervisory Assistant (MDSA) to join our friendly team.

As an MDSA, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our pupils have a happy, safe, and well-supervised lunchtime.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise active play outdoors (or in classrooms during wet weather), lead or encourage games, and promote fair play and inclusive behaviour.

• Refer any first aid incidents to our first aid team.

• Implement the school’s behaviour policy using praise and gentle encouragement to resolve minor playground issues.

• Maintain a watchful eye on children’s safety and report any concerns following school safeguarding procedures.

The applicant should enjoy working with children and have a warm, caring, and patient nature.

Good communication skills are important, and they should be able to build strong, positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.

Applicants should be reliable, punctual, and work well as part of a close-knit team. Is committed to supporting the safeguarding and welfare of children.

For further information, or to access the application pack please email our office on: finance@battlelangton.e-sussex.sch.uk

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.

The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.

About us

Additional Information
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record.
All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.