Midday Assistant

Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Wage supplement

Job summary

Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School is seeking a Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant to join a friendly team providing care to pupils during the midday break. The role is part-time, 7.5 hours per week, during term time plus 3 training days.

The post includes a base salary of £26,016 per annum pro rata and a Living Wage supplement to bring the hourly rate up to at least £13.435. Training will be provided to support safeguarding and welfare of children.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate with children
• Active listening skills
• Empathy for children's needs
• Ability to follow school policies (e.g. behaviour management, Health & Safety)
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues
• Basic health and safety knowledge in a school environment
• Knowledge of the school's behaviour management policy
• Experience in establishing positive relationships with children
• Willingness to participate in training and development
• Willingness to maintain confidentiality on school matters

Responsibilities

• Support/ care for pupils during the midday break
• Carry out duties as directed within the scope of the role

Skills

Communication with children

Active listening

Empathy

Policy compliance

Teamwork

Job description

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 position

Required 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 2026

Shortlisting 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.