Midday Assistant

Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; Remote; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Living wage supplement

Term-time position

Training opportunities

Job summary

Our Lady & St Anne's Catholic Primary School in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant to supervise pupils during the midday break and provide care and support in a friendly team. The post is permanent and term-time with three training days.

The role offers a Living Wage supplement to raise the hourly rate to £13.435, and is a part-time, 7.5-hour-per-week position from 11:30am to 1pm, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Ability to use language and other communication skills that children can relate to.
• Active listening skills.
• Empathy with children's needs.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements in a school environment.
• Knowledge of the school's behaviour management policy.
• Experience in establishing positive relationships with children.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during the midday break to ensure safety and well-being.
• Work with colleagues to support care and supervision during lunch.
• Promote positive behaviour and create a calm lunchtime environment.

Skills

Communication with children

Active listening

Empathy

Policy knowledge

Team collaboration

Job description

# Midday AssistantEmployer: Our Lady & St Anne's Catholic Primary SchoolLocation: Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and WearContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeSalary: £26,016 per annum pro rataPosted: 23rd October 2026Expires: 9th November 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1580768Job Reference: Midday Assistant* Share :* Print**Supervisory Assistant Level 1****Salary Grade:** BB02 £26,016 per annum pro rata(actual £4,476 per annum)**Hours:**7.5 hours per week 11.30am – 1pm Mon - Fri, Term Time + 3 training days.Permanent positionRequired for As soon as possible*\\*This post attracts a Living Wage supplement. In addition to the hourly rate, this post will receive the Living Wage supplement to bring the hourly rate up to a minimum of £13.435 an hour.\\**We are looking to appoint a Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant to join a friendly team of staff providing support/ care to pupils during the midday break.This job description sets out the duties of the post at the time it was drawn up. The post-holder may be required from time to time to undertake other duties within the school as may be reasonably expected, without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. This is a common occurrence and would not justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.**Essential Criteria****Key Skills & Abilities*** Ability to use language and other communication skills that children can relate to* Ability to demonstrate active listening skills* Ability to empathise with the needs of children* Ability to work within and apply all school policies e.g. behaviour management, Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities* Ability to work effectively with colleagues**Knowledge*** A basic knowledge of Health & Safety requirements in a school environment* Knowledge of the school’s behaviour management policy**Experience*** Experience of establishing positive relationships with children**Personal Attributes*** Willingness to participate in training and developmental opportunities offered by the school* Willingness to maintain confidentiality on all school matters**Closing Date:** 12 noon 9th November 2026Shortlisting Week Commencing 9th November 2026**Interview Date:** TBC*The school is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicants will be required to obtain an enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the DBS and a range of other recruitment checks.*### AttachmentsBBCET Notes to ApplicantsDiocesan Briefing Note on the Definition of Practising CatholicDiocesan Model Statement on Equal Opportunities in Catholic SchoolsPrivacy NoticeSUPERVISORY ASSISTANT Level 1 - A5339 - BB02Lunchtime Assistant Person Specification 2024Safer recruitment Form BBCET### Safeguarding Statement:Our Lady & St Anne's Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.In accordance with the safeguarding vulnerable groups’ regime [2006] & the relevant Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) DfE guidance, **any offer of employment made will be conditional upon the results of checks from the Disclosure & Barring Service** (“the DBS”) and Teacher Services (regarding teacher prohibition/disqualification from working with children and young people).School roles give privileged access to vulnerable groups, therefore, **we require all applicants attending interview to disclose all spent convictions and cautions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975** unless it is a “protected” conviction/caution under the amendments made to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 (in 2013) and, therefore, not subject to disclosure.