Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant (Full Time)

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Job summary

Durham County Council is seeking a Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant for Consett Junior School to help supervise pupils during lunch and recreation. The role is from October 2026, 11.50am to 1.05pm, term time only, with salary £24,796 pro rata (pay award pending).

You will work with primary age children, promote safe, inclusive play, and support dining, outdoor activities and behaviour management in line with school policies.

Qualifications

Have experience of working with children of primary school age
Be flexible
Able to work well within a team and willing to undertake training

Responsibilities

Supervise children outdoors
Organise and implement outside games and activities to encourage enjoyment at lunchtime
Set and maintain high standards of behaviour within the school’s behaviour policies
Respond to the different needs and interests of children
Organise activities for wet playtimes
Work closely with lunchtime colleagues
Good communication skills with pupils and other school staff
To interact positively and establish good relationships with all children and other staff as necessary
To ensure children enjoy lunchtime, healthy eating and a relaxed, engaging environment
To promote and support a whole school approach to inclusive play
To support all children and school staff as necessary
At all times to work within the school’s policies with regard to: Behaviour Management, Equal Opportunities, Safeguarding, Health & Safety, Anti-Bullying, Confidentiality, Risk Management
To carry out responsibilities under the direction and guidance of the post’s manager
To support and supervise children in the dining room, playground, corridors, toilets or other areas during lunchtime depending on the timetable and rota established
To always listen to children’s concerns and respond appropriately
To deal with difficult or challenging behaviour by pupils in a calm and professional way
To be alert for children who are at risk of bullying or being bullied and intervene in disputes be they physical or verbal as necessary
To ensure that all children who suffer any injury or accident are dealt with appropriately and in accordance with the school’s agreed procedures
To report any serious concerns regarding children’s welfare or behaviour to the Class Teacher(s) and/or Teaching Assistant(s) as and when they arise, and to inform the Senior Leadership Team as necessary
Assisting where necessary in ensuring that all those who are on the premises at lunchtime have authority to be there

Skills

Experience with primary schoolchildren

Flexible

Team player / training willing

Job description

Jobs

Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant

More Information

Salary

£24,796 pro rata (pay award pending)

Expires

25/09/2026

Location

Consett, Durham

Job Type

Full Time

Part Time Lunchtime Supervisor, required from October 2026, 6.25 hours (11.50am to 1.05pm), term time only.

The successful candidate will:

- Have experience of working with children of primary school age
- Be flexible
- Able to work well within a team and willing to undertake training

Duties include:

Supervise children outdoors
Organise and implementing outside games and activities to encourage enjoyment at lunchtime.
Set and maintaining high standards of behaviour within the schools behaviour policies.
Respond to the different needs and interests of children.
Organise activities for wet playtimes.
Working closely with lunchtime colleagues.
Good communication skills with pupils and other school staff.
To interact positively and establish good relationships with all children and other staff as necessary.
To ensure children enjoy lunchtime, healthy eating and a relaxed, engaging environment.
To promote and support a whole school approach to inclusive play.
To support all children and school staff as necessary.
At all times to work within the school’s policies with regard to: Behaviour Management, Equal Opportunities, Safeguarding, Health & Safety, Anti-Bullying, Confidentiality, Risk Management.
To carry out responsibilities under the direction and guidance of the post’s manager.
To support and supervise children in the dining room, playground, corridors, toilets or other areas during lunchtime depending on the timetable and rota established.
To always listen to children’s concerns and respond appropriately.
To deal with difficult or challenging behaviour by pupils in a calm and professional way.
To be alert for children who are at risk of bullying or being bullied and intervene in disputes be they physical or verbal as necessary.
To ensure that all children who suffer any injury or accident are dealt with appropriately and in accordance with the school’s agreed procedures.
To report any serious concerns regarding children’s welfare or behaviour to the Class Teacher(s) and/or Teaching Assistant(s) as and when they arise, and to inform the Senior Leadership Team as necessary.
Assisting where necessary in ensuring that all those who are on the premises at lunchtime have authority to be there.

Hours of work: 11.50am-1.05pm

Preferred experience of working with primary age children

This position is paid whole time and 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.

Durham County Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We want to develop a more diverse workforce and we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Applicants with disabilities will be invited for interview if the essential job criteria are met.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The position will be appointed subject to suitable references and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Check.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

This post is open to job share.

Closing Date: Friday 25th September at 12 noon
Interview Date: Tuesday 29th September 2026

Consett Junior School
Beechdale Road
Consett
DH8 6AY

Tel: 01207 504431
Email: consettjunior@durhamlearning.net
Website: www.consett-jun.durham.sch.uk/

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Company: Durham County Council

Salary: £24,796 pro rata (pay award pending)

Location: Consett, Durham

Sector: Education

Sector: Schools