Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant

St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton; Houghton-le-Spring; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

St Michael's Catholic Primary School in Durham Road, Houghton le Spring, is seeking a caring Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant to help create a safe and enjoyable lunchtime experience for all pupils.

You will supervise pupils across dining areas, playgrounds and indoor spaces, support safe and active play, promote positive behaviour, and help maintain a welcoming environment that reflects our school values. This is a term-time only role with 5 hours and 50 minutes per week.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising children during lunchtimes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children across dining areas, playgrounds and indoor spaces.
• Support safe and active play.
• Promote positive behaviour and wellbeing.
• Help maintain a welcoming environment reflecting school values.

Job description

Location: St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Durham Road, Houghton le Spring, DH5 8NF

Salary: Grade C, SCP 4 (£26,016 per annum, pro rata)

Hours: 5 Hours and 50 Minutes per Week, Permanent Contract, Term Time Only (38 Weeks per Year)

St. Michael's Catholic Primary School is a welcoming, single form entry school from Reception to Year 6. Our school is a wonderful, modern building located in a quiet residential area of Houghton-le-Spring with our beautiful parish church located directly opposite. In March 2026, we underwent our Catholic Schools Inspection and were judged to be Outstanding. Subsequently, in June 2026, we were inspected by Ofsted, where we were graded as Strong standard in five areas and Expected in the remaining two areas.

We are proud to be part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, a family of secondary, middle, primary and first schools in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. Our schools are located in Northumberland, Gateshead, Sunderland and Durham Bishop Wilkinson is the largest catholic education trust in the North East of England.

We are seeking a caring and enthusiastic Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant to help create a positive, safe and enjoyable lunchtime experience for all pupils. You will supervise children across dining areas, playgrounds and indoor spaces, support safe and active play, promote positive behaviour, and help maintain a welcoming environment that reflects our school values.

Our Supervisory Assistants play an essential part in realising the visions and values of our school. Lunchtimes offer children valuable opportunities to eat, socialise and enjoy freely chosen play in supportive and enriched environments. These experiences are central to pupils' wellbeing, development and overall school enjoyment.

In this role, you will make a meaningful contribution to the school and the care and wellbeing of our children. By fostering happy, sociable and playful lunchtimes, you will help create a positive part of the day where pupils feel supported, included and safe.

Closing Date: Monday 23rd November 2026

Shortlisting Date: TBC

Interview Date: TBC

The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced DBS check. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.