Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; North East; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Catholic ethos

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team

Job summary

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School in Shotton is seeking a lunchtime supervisor for a permanent, term-time post. You will supervise pupils in the dining hall and playground, promote positive behaviour, and assist with meals under the guidance of senior staff.

The role requires an Enhanced DBS check and offers a supportive Catholic ethos with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• High expectations for pupils and others.
• Commitment to working within a team.
• Working well with professionals inside and outside the school.

Responsibilities

• Ensure pupils are safe, happy and well supervised at lunchtime.
• Oversee children in the dining hall and playground.
• Promote positive behaviour among pupils.
• Help pupils with their meals where needed.
• Support children at lunchtimes under the direction of the SLT.
• Work with professionals inside and outside the school team.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Pupil welfare

Professional collaboration

Job description

This is a permanent, term-time lunchtime supervisory post at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School in Shotton, part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust. The work is about keeping pupils safe and well supervised in the dining hall and playground, promoting good behaviour and helping children with their meals. Each day is a single one-hour shift, 11:30am to 12:30pm, with no work during school closures and pay adjusted under NJC retainer rules. An Enhanced DBS check is required, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Ensure pupils are safe, happy and well supervised at lunchtime
• Oversee children in the dining hall and playground
• Promote positive behaviour among pupils
• Help pupils with their meals where needed
• Support children at lunchtimes under the direction of the SLT
• Work with professionals inside and outside the school team

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication skills
• High expectations for pupils and others
• Commitment to working within a team
• Working well with professionals inside and outside the school

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check as a pre-employment check (role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act)

Other

• Positive role model for all pupils
• Commitment to upholding gospel values

What’s offered

• Place in a supportive school with a strong Catholic ethos
• Support of a hard-working team dedicated to raising standards
• Opportunities for professional development