Midday Supervisory Assistant

Part of Unity Schools' Partnership Tel: 01440 333400 Email: hrhelpdesk@unitysp.co.uk Salary: NJC Scale 1 SP 3, £3,359 actual p/a, (FTE £25,614) Permanent Part time 6.84 hrs per week Term Time Only Start Date: ASAP The Colman Schools are seeking a caring and enthusiastic Midday Supervisory Assistant to join the team. The main duties of the role will include: Supervising children whilst eating in the dining hall Supervising children on the playground Encouraging and engaging with positive play and good behaviour Maintaining a safe and inclusive environment Administering first aid when required. We are looking for someone who is friendly, reliable and has the ability to work well as part of a team. All training including safeguarding and first aid training will be offered as part of the role. For more information about the post, please refer to the job description and person specification. For an informal discussion about the role please contact the Head of School – Mrs Binks Neate-Evans. This can be done through the school office by email office-colmanschools@colmanschools.org.uk or by calling 01603 508530. How to apply A job description is available from 'Attachments'. For this vacancy, if you click the 'Apply for job' button, you will be redirected to our careers website. If you are a current employee of Unity Schools Partnership, to apply please click here . In line with safer recruitment, we cannot accept CVs. Incomplete application forms may result in candidates not being shortlisted. Closing date: 14 October 2026, 9am *Please be advised that this advert will be closing on 7 October 2026 for internal applicants. Interviews: TBC Please note: We may interview as applications are received and may appoint before the closing date. Applications must be submitted online via our careers website before the deadline, so we encourage early applications and advise checking the job details on our site. Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. We are also committed to equality, diversity and fair recruitment practices, and we oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination. We value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you wish to work part‑time or as a job‑share, we will accommodate this wherever possible. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups. This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.