Midday Supervisory Assistant (The Hastings Academy)

Hours of work: 5

Working pattern: Part-time, term-time only

(As the position is term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: Wednesday 21 January 2026

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

The Hastings Academy

Rye Road

Hastings

East Sussex

TN35 5DN

Phone: 01424 711950

Email: recruitment@thehastingsacademy.org.uk

Website: www.thehastingsacademy.org.uk

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

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.

Can you engage with our students to ensure they enjoy their lunchtime break?

Working Pattern: Term time only (39 weeks)

Hours: 5 hours per week,12:40 pm to 1:40 pm Monday – Friday

Actual Starting Salary (calculated pro rata): £2,749 per annum - Salaries are paid in 12 equal monthly instalments

We are seeking a Midday Supervisory Assistant with great communication and listening skills. If you can manage behaviour and promote positive lunchtimes, this is the role for you.

We are looking for Midday Supervisory Assistants who enjoy interacting with students, ensuring they have positive and enjoyable lunchtimes. You will have:

• experience of establishing positive relationships with children

• the ability to manage the behaviour of children, organise and maintain safe and hygienic lunch environments

• provide a positive and firm approach to ensure good behaviour management

The role of the Midday Supervisor is vital in ensuring that the wellbeing and health and safety of our students is maintained at lunchtime. To succeed in this role, you will need to:

• supervise and engage with students during lunchtime

• administer basic first aid where necessary

• provide a positive and firm approach to ensure good behaviour management

Who are we?

Our mission is to provide all our students with the opportunities they need to become well-rounded citizens who believe in themselves, value others and can make a positive difference to their world. This year, we were the most improved school in Hastings!

We believe in every student's potential, and we encourage them to aim high. Our students are taught to have respect for themselves, the community and each other.

All who work and are a part of The Hastings Academy are continually striving to ensure we are the academy of choice. We have a published admissions number of 180 (900 pupils in total) and host a special facility for up to 10 young people with speech, language, and communication difficulties.

Why work with us?

We truly value the experience, dedication, and commitment of all our employees and believe in the power of motivated and happy staff. This is why at Hastings Academy staff well-being is not an afterthought. It is not confined to the occasional mindfulness session or a token ‘well-being day.’ Instead, we have systematic approach embedded well-being into the operational and cultural architecture of our school. We call this ‘Well-Being by Design’.

• Remote PPA: All teaching staff are entitled to one afternoon of remote PPA per week, allowing them to work from home during this time.
• Professional growth at our school is developmental, not performative. We have replaced one-size-fits-all CPD with a rich coaching offer.
• Only One After-School Event per Week: Always on Thursdays. No doubles. No burnout.
• Well-Being Ambassadors & Weeks: Our school has designated staff responsible for promoting well-being, feeding back directly to leadership and organising well-being weeks.
• Perks and Benefits: We offer access to discounted gym memberships, the cycle-to-work scheme, and staff-only perks to support physical and financial well-being.
• Complimentary Food: Staff enjoy free tea and coffee daily, complimentary breakfast every morning and hot food provided before evening events such parents' evenings.
• Two-Week October Half Term: Our autumn term is the longest of the year. Instead of running an exhausting 8-week block followed by 7 more, we’ve redesigned the calendar into two balanced 7-week half terms.

Our commitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Further information is available here: Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Applications are welcome from all members of the community. We are proud to be part of the government’s Disability Confident scheme which underpins our staff and volunteer recruitment practices. If you would like any support or assistant at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know, by contacting us by email at recruitment@thehastingsacademy.org.uk

Find out more!

To arrange a visit or to have an informal discussion about this role please contact Conni Francis at c.francis@thehastingsacademy.org.uk

Closing date: 21 January 2026 - Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the advert may close early if a suitable candidate is found

Interview date: To be confirmed

Proposed start date: February 2026