Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Ryton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

St Agnes’ Catholic Primary School in Crawcrook is seeking a 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.

The school is part of Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, a family of Catholic schools in the North East

Qualifications

• Caring and enthusiastic approach to lunchtime supervision.
• Ability to supervise pupils across dining areas and play spaces.
• Commitment to safeguarding and well-being of children.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children across dining areas, playgrounds and indoor spaces.
• Promote positive behaviour and help maintain a welcoming environment.
• Support safe and active play during lunchtime.
• Contribute to pupils’ wellbeing and overall school enjoyment.

Skills

Caring attitude

Supervision

Child safety

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

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.

What the school offers its staff

St Agnes’ Catholic Primary School is a warm, nurturing and joyful place to learn, located at the heart of our Crawcrook community. Our children are proud of their school and are encouraged to grow spiritually, academically and personally within a strong Catholic ethos. We are a close-knit, caring staff team who value kindness, collaboration and high expectations for every child whilst delivering a vibrant curriculum.

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust

Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust