8 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    6 November 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    29 October 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Other support role

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: Monday to Friday 11:45 am to 13:15 pm (ASAP to 21 July 2027)

Contract type

Fixed term - Until 21 July 2027

Hourly rate

£12.85 per hour

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to employ a Midday Supervisory Assistant who:

- has a calm, caring and consistent approach and enjoys working with children.

- is committed to the wellbeing of all children.

- can provide supervision and support to ensure that children are kept safe.

- promote inclusion and acceptance.

- will offer appropriate individual support as necessary.

- will help in the dining areas as necessary, including cleaning and putting away tables.

- can work flexibly and effectively as part of our strong lunchtime team.

- will actively encourage children to play safely and productively while supervising them at lunchtimes.

- is very discrete, can respect confidentiality and follow the very best child protection practices.

- Is reliable and has good time-keeping.

What the school offers its staff

This role could be suitable for someone looking to gain school experience prior to applying for a classroom support role or teacher training. The school would consider creating voluntary classroom placements alongside this role to support the right candidate’s professional development.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Potential applicants are welcome to discuss the role with Denise Mattock (Head of School). Please contact the school office on 01603 457120 or email rrisoffice@heighamcf.org to arrange a phone call.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Recreation Road Infant School

Organisation type
Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 7
Education phase
Primary school
Size
328 pupils enrolled
Age range
5 to 7
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Email address
hr@heighamcf.org

Recreation Road Infant School
Head of School; Denise Mattock
Age Range: 4-7 Years

Arranging a visit to Recreation Road Infant School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@heighamcf.org.

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