Midday Supervisor

Shorefields; Colchester; On-site; GBP 5,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading school in Colchester is seeking a part-time Lunchtime Assistant to support children during lunch periods. The role involves fostering a positive lunchtime environment, managing children effectively, and collaborating with other staff colleagues. Applicants should possess experience working with children and be able to demonstrate confidence and friendliness while managing lunchtime duties. With flexible hours and a supportive school atmosphere, this role offers an enriching experience in a vibrant school community.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is essential.
• Confidence in managing children positively.
• Ability to work as part of a team and use initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support children during lunchtime in a friendly manner.
• Ensure children's safety and well-being.
• Work collaboratively within a team.

Skills

Experience of working with children

Ability to manage children in a positive manner

Use of initiative

Teamwork

Sense of humour

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC2045-105S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 1 Point 2

Position Start Date: 01/09/2025 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Fixed

Application Close: 01/07/2025 Midday Date of Interviews: 03 July 2025

Fixed term contract - initially until 31 August 2026

Scale 1 Point 2 - £12.65 per hour

Salary: £4,817 (actual per annum)

Hours of work: 8.75hrs per wk/38wks per annum (term time only)

Monday - Friday 11.30am - 1.15pm

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on working collaboratively, has a positive outlook and loves working with enthusiastic and amazing children in our wonderful school.

We are delighted to offer this exciting opportunity to join our nurturing, positive and collaborative working school as part of our Lunchtime Assistant Team. You would be joining a supportive school that prides itself on its forward thinking and teamwork, whilst considerate of staff and pupil wellbeing.

You will:

● Have experience of working with children

● Be able to demonstrate the confidence and ability to manage children in a positive and friendly manner

● Have the ability to use initiative, work as part of a team and have a good sense of humour

We welcome visits to allow you to find out more about us; you can also visit our website: Great Bentley Primary School Website

For further information about the school or to arrange a visit please contact the school office on 01206 250331 or email: [e-mail]

Further details about the post and how to apply are available on our Trust website www.penroselearningtrust.uk

Closing date: Midday Tuesday 1st July 2025
Proposed interview date: Thursday 3rd July 2025

We welcome early applications and should a suitable candidate be identified we reserve the right to close the advert sooner than the date stated.

Great Bentley Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to provide references, undergo employment checks and an enhanced disclosure via the DBS

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Sarah Skillern
Plough Road
Great Bentley, Colchester
Essex, CO7 8LD Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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