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Mill Hill Nursery School - Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 19 January 2026
Salary: £20,001.00 to £30,000.00 per year
Additional salary information: £24,796 - £25,185 (pro rata)
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 13 February 2026
Location: Sunderland, SR1 3AA
Company: Sunderland City Council
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 290948

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Summary

u SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCILandnbsp;andnbsp; /u



u Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant- Federation of andnbsp;Houghton Community Nursery School and Mill Hill Nursery School /u

Address: Mill Hill Nursery, Torphin Hill Drive, Doxford Park, SR3 2PJandnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;

Tel: (0191) 5220505

Email: mill.hill.nursery@schools.sunderland.gov.uk

Web - u https://millhillnursery.org.uk/ /u

Headteacher:andnbsp; Mrs Sarah Dixon- Jones

Number on Roll:andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; 120

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u JOB SUMMARY /u

Contract type:andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Permanent

Working Pattern:andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; 10 hours per week, term time

Advert Start Date:andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; 19/01/2026

Advert End Date:andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp;13/02/2026andnbsp;

Salary:andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; Grade 1 (andpound;24796 - andpound;25185) Pro Rata

Job Category:andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp;School Support

Employment Location: Mill Hill Nursery School

Closing Date:andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; 13/02/2026

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u andnbsp;LUNCHTIME SUPERVISORY ASSISTANT /u

Grade 1 andndash; Spine Point 3 (andpound;24796 Pro Rata)

Term Time Only (38 weeks pro rata)

Required as soon as possible.



The Governors and Head Teacher wish to appoint a Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant to:

Supervise children during lunchtime break.
To be part of a team of staff responsible for securing safety, welfare and good conduct of our children during lunchtime break.
To help supervise and engage children in activities.
Duties to include supervising pupils whilst eating in dining room and then whilst playing in the environment.andnbsp;

Successful applicant must be able to listen and respond appropriately to childrenandrsquo;s needs and follow instructions from school staff.



Benefits of working for us:-

Within this Federation, the successful applicants will become part of a team who are highly reflective and strive to ensure they offer inspiration to children and staff alike.
Professional progress is ensured. Our team have a wealth of experience and knowledge that they are fully committed to sharing with all new staff members.
The opportunity to be work alongside and be involved with other professional bodies and consultants.
All staff are entitled to half price childcare costs should they chose to use either of our schools for their own childcare needs.
We pride ourselves on staff well- being by offering a caring, supportive environment and culture.andnbsp;





The school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. As part of our due diligence and to comply with our obligations in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search of publicly available information will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will be subject to provide an enhanced DBS disclosure.andnbsp;



Both schools safeguard and protect its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Sunderland Local Safeguarding Board Procedures. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore the successful applicant will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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An enhanced DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service, Pre- Occupational Health Check and completed Disqualification by Association Declaration are an essential part of the recruitment process.

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The post holder must act in compliance with data protection principles in respecting the privacy of personal information held by the Council. The post holder must comply with the principles of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 in relation to the management of Council records and information

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The post holder must carry out their duties with full regard to the Councilandrsquo;s Equal Opportunities Policy Code of Conduct, Child Protection Policy, all other Council Policies, comply with the Councilandrsquo;s Health And Safety rules and regulations and with Health and Safety legislation.

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Application forms and further details can be requested by emailing u emma.willis@schools.sunderland.gov.uk /u . Completed applications should be returned via email or returned to Houghton Community Nursery.

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Closing Date:13/02/2026 Midday

Short listing:17/02/2026

Interviews: 20/02/2026

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Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

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