Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant

North East Combined Authority; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

North East Combined Authority is seeking a Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant to join the OPAL Play Team during term time. The role covers 6 hours 30 minutes per week across Monday to Friday afternoons, with training in first aid and OPAL offered to the successful candidate.

The post supports safe, engaging lunchtime activities for children and requires the ability to work as part of a team in an outdoor, active environment. Applicants should be mindful of physical demands and DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• Understanding of caring for children.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Willing to undertake first aid and OPAL training.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and engage children during lunchtime activities.
• Promote safe, constructive play and sport and monitor play areas.

Skills

Caring for children

Teamwork

Job description

LUNCHTIME SUPERVISORY ASSISTANT (OPAL PLAY TEAM)

Grade 1 (SCP 3-4) £25,614 - £26,016 pro rata (£13.28 per hour - £13.48 per hour)

6 hours & 30 minutes per week

(Monday to Thursday 1 hr & 15 minutes per day and Friday 1 hr & 30 minutes)

Permanent Term-time only (38 weeks)

The Trust is looking to appoint an enthusiastic person to join our Lunchtime Supervisory Team to help supervise and engage children in activities during the lunchtime break. The successful applicant must be willing to undertake first aid training and OPAL training.

A good understanding of caring for children and the ability to work as part of a team is essential. You will be expected to engage children in play activities and to be pro-active in ensuring safe and constructive play/sport is encouraged.

Please note - a large proportion of this post involves being outdoors, and standing/walking for the duration of the lunch period. Candidates should therefore consider the physical demands of the role prior to applying.

Aim High Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Trust safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Sunderland Local Safeguarding Board Procedures. Applicants can view the Trust's safeguarding policies via our website.

Closing Date: Friday 2nd October 2026 (12.00pm)

Interviews: Thursday 8th October 2026