Living Wage School Break Supervisor (Level 1)

Newcastle City Council; Newcastle upon Tyne; Remote; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Wage supplement

Job summary

Archibald First School, Archibald Street, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 1EB, is seeking a Supervisory Assistant on a fixed-term basis from 22 February 2027 to 11 February 2028. The role includes supervising pupils at break and lunch, with a Living Wage supplement bringing pay to at least £14.085 per hour.

You will promote positive behaviour, engage with pupils, and support welfare needs while working with staff. DBS check is required and references will be checked.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Resilient, proactive and positive nature.
• High levels of energy and enthusiasm when working with pupils.
• Willingness to engage with and form positive relationships with pupils.

Responsibilities

• Ensure children are safely supervised at all times.
• Lead children in play in the playground and in classrooms during indoor lunchtimes.
• Communicate effectively with children.
• Support with the serving of dinners including encouraging children to eat and helping with use of cutlery.
• Potentially supervising and playing with children who have SEND in small group or 1 to 1.
• Liaise with class teachers and Midday Supervisor to share welfare issues
• Record incidents accurately.

Skills

Enhanced DBS

Interpersonal skills

Attitude

Enthusiasm

Engagement

Job description

Archibald First School, Archibald Street, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 1EB, is seeking a Supervisory Assistant on a fixed-term basis from 22 February 2027 to 11 February 2028. The role includes supervising pupils at break and lunch, with a Living Wage supplement bringing pay to at least £14.085 per hour.

You will promote positive behaviour, engage with pupils, and support welfare needs while working with staff. DBS check is required and references will be checked.