Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant

Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is seeking a Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant to supervise pupils during the 12:00–1:15pm lunch period at Convent Road, Fenham, Newcastle upon Tyne. The role is part-time, term-time only, and requires an enhanced DBS check and safeguarding compliance.

Hours are 6.25 per week, Monday to Friday, with training provided. Salary is pro rata for term-time hours, and applicants should note recruitment checks and references will be undertaken.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising children during lunchtime.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children during the lunchtime break and ensure safety.
• Provide care and support to pupils during lunch period.

Job description

# Lunchtime Supervisory AssistantEmployer: Sacred Heart Catholic PrimaryLocation: Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and WearContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeSalary: 3673Posted: 5th October 2026Expires: 16th November 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1577897* Share :* PrintSacred Heart Primary SchoolConvent Road, Fenham, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9XZLunchtime Supervisory AssistantSalary Grade BB02 £26,016 per annum, pro rata (actual £3,673 per annum)6.25 hours per week, term time onlyRequired immediatelyThe governors of Sacred Heart Primary School are looking for a Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant to join the friendly team of staff providing support / care to children during the lunchtime break.Hours of work will be Monday to Friday 12.00 – 1.15pm. Training and support will be provided to the successful applicant.The school is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the DBS and a range of other recruitment checks.Closing Date: Monday 16th November 2026.Completed application forms must be returned asap but before noon Monday 16th November 26.This post will involve working with children & dealing with sensitive information. Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers before the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise### AttachmentsBBCET Notes to ApplicantsDiocesan Briefing Note on the Definition of Practising CatholicDiocesan Model Statement on Equal Opportunities in Catholic SchoolsPrivacy NoticeJob Description - Lunchtime Supervisory AssistantPersonal Specification (2)### Safeguarding Statement:Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 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.In accordance with the safeguarding vulnerable groups’ regime [2006] & the relevant Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) DfE guidance, **any offer of employment made will be conditional upon the results of checks from the Disclosure & Barring Service** (“the DBS”) and Teacher Services (regarding teacher prohibition/disqualification from working with children and young people).School roles give privileged access to vulnerable groups, therefore, **we require all applicants attending interview to disclose all spent convictions and cautions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975** unless it is a “protected” conviction/caution under the amendments made to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 (in 2013) and, therefore, not subject to disclosure.