Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant - Dunston Hill Primary School

Gateshead Council; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 5,000 - 5,100; Part time

Job summary

Gateshead Council is seeking a Midday Supervisory Assistant for Dunston Hill Primary School. The role focuses on supervising pupils at lunchtimes to ensure safety and well-being, working as part of the midday team under the direction of the Midday Supervisor.

Working hours are 11.45am–1.15pm, Monday to Friday, during term time only. The appointment is fixed-term to 31 August 2027 with a pro rata salary of £4,955–£4,973 per year, depending on length of service.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children
• Sympathetic understanding of the personal and social needs of young children
• Familiar with games and activities suitable for occupying primary age children
• Relate well to children, inspiring trust and respect
• Be able to co-operate as a member of the midday supervisory team

Responsibilities

• Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of pupils during lunchtime.
• Work under the direction of the Midday Supervisor.
• Assist during the 11:45am–1:15pm lunch period, Monday to Friday, term time only.

Job description

Job details

Job title P519514 - Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant - Dunston Hill Primary School Job reference REQ0008220 Date posted 26/08/2026 Application closing date 11/09/2026 Location Blank Salary £4,955 - £4,973 Package Part Time, Fixed Term to 31 August 2027 Grade B, SCP 4 £26,016 pro rata to Term Time Only - 7 hours and 30 minutes per week - £4,955 - £4,973 depending on length of service. Contractual hours Blank Basis Blank Job category/type Schools - Support Attachments P519514 - Lunston Hill Primary - Job Description.pdf Application Form August 2023.pdf Job description

The Head Teacher and Governors are seeking to appoint a Midday Supervisory Assistant to supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of pupils during the lunchtime period. You will join our existing team and work under the direction of the Midday Supervisor.

Working hours are 11.45am – 1.15pm, Monday to Friday term time only. 7 hours and 30 minutes per week.

You should:

• Have experience of working with children
• Have a sympathetic understanding of the personal and social needs of young children
• Be familiar with games and activities suitable for occupying primary age children
• Relate well to children, inspiring trust and respect
• Be able to co-operate as a member of the midday supervisory team

We would like the successful candidate to start as soon as possible

If successful you will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure.

Salary amounts quoted are from the 1 September to 31 August and therefore if you commence employment part way through the academic year, they are subject to an equated salary adjustment.

Closing Date: - Noon on Friday 11th September 2026