Supervisory Assistant

MyNewTerm; Jarrow; On-site; GBP 4,100 - 5,600; Full time

Job summary

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Jarrow, invites applications for a permanent Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant. The role covers safeguarding, safety and conduct during lunch, supervising dining hall and yard, and engaging pupils in activities.

Hours are 7.5 per week, term-time only (including 5 inset days). DBS check and pre-employment checks are mandatory; interviews scheduled 23 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Satisfactory Enhanced DBS check required.
• Experience in supervising pupils during lunchtimes preferred.
• Ability to maintain safeguarding and pupil conduct.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils in dining hall and outdoor yard.
• Ensure safeguarding and safe conduct at lunchtime.
• Engage children with structured activities.

Skills

Lunchtime supervision

Safeguarding

Pupil engagement

Job description

Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary, Jarrow

Headteacher: Mr Anthony Kennedy

Contract: Permanent

Hours of Work: 7.5 hours per week

Grade: Band 3 SCP 4, Pro-rata salary £4,867

Responsible to: Headteacher

Work Pattern: Monday to Friday, Term Time Only (includes 5 Inset days), 11.45am - 1.15pm

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School wish to appoint permanent Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant. To be part of a team of lunchtime supervisory assistants responsible for securing the safeguarding, safety, welfare and good conduct of our pupils during the lunchtime break. To help supervise and engage children in activities. Duties include supervising pupils in the dining hall and outside in the yard.

For enquiries regarding this role, please contact [e-mail]

Interviews will be held on Friday 23rd October 2026.

Electronic signatures will be accepted but candidates will be required to add a written signature to their application when circumstances allow.

The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre-employment checks. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with South Tyneside Child Protection Procedures. Enhanced DBS checks are mandatory for all school staff.

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and we expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.