Midday Supervisory Assistant

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

For more about Colton Primary School, click the ‘view our careers page’ button.

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

Next Steps

Ready to Apply: If you have all the info you need, click APPLY NOW to start your application.

Let’s Connect: We would love to speak to you to answer any questions you might have about this role or our school ahead of applying for this opportunity. To arrange a convenient time to speak in person, or visit us ahead of applying, please email Sarah McGuffie at mcguffies@cps.rklt.co.uk.

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.