Midday Supervisory Assistant at Colton Primary School

Colton Primary School; Leeds; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Flexible working options

Professional development

Supportive environment

Job summary

Colton Primary School in Leeds is seeking a caring Midday Supervisory Assistant to support pupils during lunchtime, promoting safe play and positive social interaction.

The role is term-time only, part-time 7.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a friendly team dedicated to children's wellbeing and a welcoming school community. You will help ensure every child has an enjoyable and safe break time, and you will contribute to a calm, inclusive lunchtime environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support children during lunchtime, encourage positive play and social interaction.
• Help ensure every child has an enjoyable and safe break time.
• Assist in maintaining a calm, safe and inclusive lunchtime environment.

Skills

Caring

Reliability

Patience

Positive relationships

Job description

About this Role

Term-Time Only. Part Time 7.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

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

At Colton Primary School, we are proud to be a warm, welcoming and inclusive school where positive relationships are at the heart of everything we do. Our dedicated team works closely with pupils, families and the wider community to create an environment where every child feels valued, supported and inspired to achieve their best.

We believe that every child deserves the very best start in life. Through a culture of encouragement and high expectations, we help children develop confidence, resilience and a love of learning, supporting them to learn from challenges and celebrate their successes.

Our Curriculum for Life provides meaningful and engaging learning experiences that inspire children to be curious, ambitious and independent learners. We nurture respectful, responsible citizens who are equipped with the skills, knowledge and character to thrive in an ever-changing world.

As part of Red Kite Learning Trust, we benefit from strong collaboration, shared expertise and excellent professional development opportunities, enabling both our staff and pupils to flourish.

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

• Generous pension scheme: Employer contribution rate of 15.30%, 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

About You

To be a good fit for this role, you will be:

• 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

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.