Midday Supervisory Assistant

Colman Infant School; Norwich; On-site; GBP 3,400 - 4,800; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term Time Only

6.84 hrs per week

Part time role

Job summary

The Colman Infant School, part of Unity Schools Partnership, is seeking a caring Midday Supervisory Assistant to join its team in Norwich. The role is part-time (6.84 hours per week), term-time only, with an ASAP start. Duties include supervising meals and playtime, promoting positive behaviour, and maintaining a safe, inclusive environment.

Training including safeguarding and first aid will be provided. Applicants should be friendly, reliable and able to work well within a team.

Qualifications

• Friendly, reliable and able to work well as part of a team.
• All training including safeguarding and first aid will be offered.
• Rigorous pre-employment checks including Enhanced DBS are expected.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Part of Unity Schools' Partnership Tel: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

• 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 [e-mail] or by calling 01603 508530.

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.