Midday Supervisor at Oatlands Community Junior School

Oatlands Junior School; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

Flexible working

Supportive environment

Community culture

Professional development

Job summary

Oatlands Junior School in Harrogate is seeking a Midday Supervisory Assistant for term-time, 10 hours per week, Monday to Friday 11.30am–1.30pm. You will support children during lunchtime, encourage positive play and help ensure a safe, happy break time.

The role suits someone caring and approachable, reliable and patient, who can maintain a calm lunchtime environment and follow school policies. This is a rewarding part-time position within our friendly school community.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is welcome.
• Able to supervise groups and maintain a safe environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children during lunchtime and supervise play spaces.
• Encourage positive social interaction and inclusive play.
• Support children in following school policies and routines.

Skills

Caring

Approachable

Calm demeanor

Reliable

Enthusiastic

Job description

About this Role

Term-Time only. Part Time 10 hours per week, Monday to Friday 11.30am - 1.30pm

Do you enjoy working with children and helping to create a happy, safe and positive school environment? We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic Midday Supervisory Assistant to join our friendly primary school team. This is a rewarding role where you will support children during lunchtime, encourage positive play and social interaction, and help ensure every child has an enjoyable and safe break time. If you are reliable, approachable and passionate about children's wellbeing, we would love to hear from you.

About our School

Oatlands Junior School is a busy and friendly school with three classes per year group where every child is important to us. We are committed to providing an inclusive, safe, positive, and stimulating learning environment, where excellence thrives through high standards of learning, attitudes, and behaviour. Our collective aim is to ensure that all children strive to achieve and exceed their goals, whilst nurturing a life-long love of learning.

Our ethos, caring about today, creating successful tomorrows, is at the heart of everything we do.

Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

• Generous pension scheme: Employer contribution rate of 14.90%, plus a wide range of benefits and discounts. Full details HERE
• Flexible working options: We support work-life balance and are open to exploring suitable arrangements
• Supportive environment: We prioritise respect, equality, diversity, and well-being
• Community culture: Collaboration and generosity are at the heart of our team
• Professional development: We invest in your growth at every stage of your career

For more about Oatlands Junior School, click the 'view our careers page' button.

About You

• Caring and approachable, building positive relationships with children and helping them feel safe, happy and supported
• Calm and patient, managing behaviour positively and encouraging children to make good choices
• Reliable and responsible, maintaining a safe environment and following school policies and procedures
• Enthusiastic and proactive, encouraging positive play and contributing to an enjoyable lunchtime experience

Applicant Guidance

Adjustments: Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please include these within Part Two of our application form under the section 'Disability and Accessibility'.

Applicant Guidance: Red Kite Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer which welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to promoting diversity and want a workforce which reflects the local population of each of our schools. Our recruitment guidelines and privacy notice for applicants can be found HERE.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early submission. We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date should a suitable candidate be appointed.