Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant

Durham County Council; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

Durham County Council is seeking a friendly Supervisory Assistant for Sedgefield Primary School to supervise pupils in the dining hall and on the playground, ensuring safety and positive conduct during lunch.

The role is permanent, part-time (6 hours 40 minutes per week) during term time, with start as soon as possible. Ideal candidates will have previous experience with children, be flexible, and willing to undertake training.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children is preferred.
• Able to work well within a team and follow directions.
• Willingness to undertake training as required.

Responsibilities

• Supervising children during lunchtimes in school and on playground/field.
• Clearing up spillages in the lunch hall.
• Wiping down and maintaining cleanliness of the lunch area.
• Communicating effectively with pupils and supporting safe, enjoyable activities.

Skills

Experience with children

Team player

Willing to training

Job description

Employment Details

Permanent Contract - Part Time - 6 hours and 40 minutes per week (1 hour and 20 minutes per day) 11.45am – 1.05pm Mon-Fri.

Term Time Only

Required to start as soon as possible.

Job Description

The Headteacher and Governors of this friendly and popular school wish to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and cheerful supervisory assistant to ensure the care and well-being of pupils in the dining hall and playground/field.

Requirements

The successful candidate ideally will have experience of working with children, be flexible, be able to work well within a team and be willing to undertake training.

Duties

• Supervising children during lunchtimes in school and on playground/field
• Clearing up spillages in the lunch hall
• Wiping down and maintaining general cleanliness of the lunch area
• Communicating effectively with pupils
• Providing safe, enjoyable and creative activities for pupils and maintaining good behaviour according to the school’s behaviour policy.

Equality & Inclusion

Durham County Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Where our roles are customer facing and you are required to speak to members of the public, the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Contract & Salary

This position is paid whole time with retainer adjustments applied to periods of school closure. You will not be required to work during the school closure periods however your salary in these periods will be adjusted accordingly in line with the retainer regulations as specified in the National Joint Council (NJC) Green Book agreement.

Important Dates

Closing date for applications is Friday16th October 2026

Interview date: Wednesday 21st October 2026

Reference

#VPRS/161

Contact

Sedgefield Primary School

Rectory Row, Sedgefield Co Durham TS21 2BJ

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]