Colman Junior School
Classroom Assistant
Contract: Part time, Temporary, 30 hours per week, 38 weeks per year until 31 August 2025
Salary: NJC Scale 2, SP 3-4 (FTE: £24,027-£24,404 / Actual: £14,932.10 - £15,166.40)
Start date: ASAP
We are looking for an enthusiastic Classroom Assistant to join our strong team.
You will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the curriculum and have experience of working with small groups to support learning.
We would be particularly keen to hear from individuals who are Forest Schools or ELSA trained.
The Colman Schools are committed to working with our families and the local community to develop the children’s academic and social skills. We offer a warm and welcoming environment with a dedicated staff team who are supportive of one another. There is a clear vision for school development to improve outcomes for all pupils.
The Colman Schools is part of the Unity Schools Partnership, which brings opportunities to work with colleagues from across the wider Trust and CPD opportunities.
The Colman Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS and all other relevant checks will be required for this post.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact the headteacher, Georgia Guy. This can be done through the school office by email office@colmanfederation.org.uk or by calling 01603 508530
Closing date: 21st February 2025 *Please be advised that this advert will be closing on the 14th February for internal applicants.
Interview date: Interview on application
If you are a current employee of Unity Schools Partnership, to apply please click here.
Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.
In line with safer recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs. Failure to complete an application form satisfactorily may result in not being shortlisted for the post.
Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.
We care deeply about inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you’d prefer to work part-time or as a job-share, we’ll facilitate this wherever we can – whether to help you meet other commitments or to help you strike a great work-life balance. We’re keen to ensure we’re designing an organisation that works for everyone, so we particularly encourage applications from different under-represented groups.
Unity Schools Partnership, welcoming diversity.

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