Midday Supervisory Assistant

Wimbotsham and Stow Academy, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE34 3QH

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  June 2026

• Closing date

  8 May 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  24 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £2,796.00 Annually (Actual)

Midday Supervisory Assistant job summary

Midday Supervisory Assistant

Wimbotsham and Stow Academy

5 hours per week

Term time only

Salary - MRS Scale A Point 3 actual salary £2,796 (Full time annual salary £24,796)

Permanent

Interview Date: 15th May (TBC)

To Start June 2026

Unity Education Trust seeks to appoint a calm and reliable adult with strong communication skills who would like the opportunity to support children for 1 hour each day as a Midday Supervisory Assistant at Wimbotsham and Stow Academy. Midday supervisors support the children by serving their lunches, supervising play inside or outside and clearing away food safely.

This role requires a firm but fair approach to communicate effectively and appropriately with the young people. Although supporting these pupils can be challenging, the rewards are immense as we see them develop and succeed in their education supported in a safe setting focused on positive relationships. If you have the experience and resilience to deal with the challenges you will face, apply today, we would love to hear from you.

Wimbotsham and Stow Academy is part of Unity Education Trust who provide education for Norfolk children across all age ranges, mainstream, specialist provision, SEND and complex needs. When joining our federation, you will become part of our successful family of schools that prides itself in developing all.

For an informal discussion about the post please email office@wim.unity-ed.uk

Please visit our website: www.unityeducationtrust.uk

Previous applicants need not reapply.

How to apply

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No CVs accepted - Please complete an official application form if you wish to be considered for this role.

Candidates are advised that they may be subject to an online check from information in the public domain.

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications irrespective of race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation and/or age. We value the individuality and creativity that every worker potentially brings to the workforce.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post will come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

​​​​​​​Unity Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve to right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

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.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Wimbotsham and Stow Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 112 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wimbotsham and Stow Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wimbotsham-and-stow-academy

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