No idea how to get back into work

[MissMole]

15 years out of full time work. Last proper job was as a primary teacher which I found very stressful and would not want to return to even if I thought I could after all these years.
I am 50 and work part time in a supermarket. I like my colleagues and many of the regulars but it's very tiring being on your feet all day, the pay is extremely low and I don't feel I am best fulfilling my potential.
I get daily lists of jobs in my area from Indeed, the NHS and one large local employer but I don't have 'extensive IT skills', 'experience in an acute hospital' setting - this last requirement for a very basic sounding clerical assistant role, nor can I do varying shifts possibly beginning at 8am- local employer.
I have 3 children from 7 to 15 years old.
What does one do to get into a full, time reasonably paid 9-5 job?

Firstly you'll need to brush up on your IT skills. There are a lot of free courses out there so begin by asking at the local library and job centre.
Temping is a great way of increasing your confidence and getting back in the saddle.
Would you ever consider supply teaching? It's well paid and you can leave work at work.

It sounds as if you could do with some careers guidance MissMole. Talking about what you want from a job now & in the future, as well as looking at the limitations of what you're prepared to do: training/working hours/ stress levels/ further qualifications etc can help you to see a way of moving forward.
If you live in England, you can contact & arrange to see a Careers Adviser for free through the National Careers Service: nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/Pages/Home.aspx, alternatively, you could see one privately - search the Professional Register of the Career Development Institute for a qualified professional in your area: www.cdiregister.net/public/report.aspx?memberqueryid=3022BD79-ACBE-44D9-83D2-6685EFA3BE49&nodeid=77752E42-D2EB-4532-A1F9-9E762E8EEEED

It might also be worth considering volunteering as a way of getting your foot in the door, especially if you're looking at a major career change.

Thank you so much for your suggestions. I just need my hand held and to be pointed in the right initial direction.

Don't settle for just any old job. I have been through four crappy jobs in two years following redundancy. It has really shaken my confidence.
Voluntary work is a good idea as was previously suggested,
Do you have any particular interests i.e. cooking, crafts and so on? These could be valuable pointers in choosing a new career, Forget about worrying that you are not qualified, as a homemaker you have a lot to bring to the table.
The government have a lot of funding for recruiting family support workers; have a look at your local council job vacancies.

Family support worker is a good idea. I would look for options that your teaching qualification get you in to - that's a great marketable skill, lots of work with kids & families that having been a teacher will stand you in good stead for.

Why don't you work from home? I think the government supplements legitimate schemes in this regard.....