Mid-Day Lunch Supervisor (Hurst Green CE Primary School and Nursery)

Hours of work: 6.25 Hours
Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only etc.
(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: 3pm Friday 20 November 2026

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

Hurst Green CE Primary School and Nursery
London Road
Hurst Green
Etchingham
East Sussex
TN19 7PN

Phone: 01580 860375
Email: office@hurstgreen.school
Website: www.hurstgreen.e-sussex.sch.uk

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Mid-Day supervisor
11.45am to 1.00pm, Monday to Friday
Actual Salary - £3,738.13 At Hurst Green Church of England Primary School & Nursery, lunchtime play is a key part of our children's development through our OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) programme. OPAL supports children to develop creativity, independence, resilience, problem-solving skills and positive relationships through high-quality, inclusive play opportunities. As an MDSA, you will play an important role in facilitating and encouraging meaningful play experiences, helping children to engage safely, build friendships, develop social skills and enjoy active, purposeful lunchtimes. You will work alongside staff to create a positive play environment where every child can thrive, develop confidence and return to the classroom ready to learn.
We recognise that flexibility is important and therefore this role may be combined with other positions currently advertised within the school to create a larger number of working hours. We welcome applications from candidates interested in undertaking multiple roles and would be pleased to discuss how these opportunities might be combined to suit both the successful applicant and the needs of the school.
Key responsibilities:
• Supervise active play outdoors, 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.
• Assist children in the dining hall, ensuring they have a positive and enjoyable meal experience.
• Experience of working with young children is desirable, as it will enhance your ability to engage effectively with our students.
We offer:
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Happy, well-behaved children who love learning.
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A high-performing school where pupils have achieved SATs results above national averages for several consecutive years.
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A welcoming and supportive staff team.
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A caring and inclusive school community.
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Excellent CPD and career progression opportunities.
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Employee benefits package: Perkbox: Access exclusive discounts, cashback, wellbeing support, and fantastic rewards to help you save money and feel your best.
If you are passionate about making a difference and developing your career in education, we would love to hear from you.
"Let Your Light Shine" (Matthew 5:16)
Visits and Further Information
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit or speak to the Headteacher for further information.
Safeguarding
Hurst Green CE Primary School & Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks.
This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.
The Trust 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.
The Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We have a robust safeguarding and child protection policy, and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school/Trust. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children. For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record. An online search will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the
recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
The Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity.
Additional Information
Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post, but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency's Points-based Immigration System. Due to the restrictions, we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.
Please email the school office at office@hurstgreen.school for an application form.