Supervisory Assistant

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

Job summary

English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School in Newcastle Upon Tyne is seeking two Supervisory Assistants to supervise children at lunchtimes and support positive behaviour within a Catholic ethos.

The fixed-term role is initially for six months, with potential for extension, and offers a supportive, friendly environment as part of the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust. Successful candidates will be enthusiastic, reliable and work well in a team.

Qualifications

• To supervise children at lunchtime and promote good behaviour.
• Two Supervisory Assistants required initially for 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children during lunchtime break.
• Assist in promoting positive behaviour in the school community.

Skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Trustworthiness

Child supervision

Job description

# Supervisory AssistantEmployer: English Martyrs' Catholic Primary SchoolLocation: Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and WearContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Full TimeSalary: BB02 £26,016 -(actual £3,283 per annum)Posted: 6th November 2026Expires: 27th November 2026 09:00 AMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1583055* Share :* PrintEnglish Martyrs’ Catholic Primary is a highly respected 2 form entry Catholic school providing a good education for all our pupils, and strives to wrap children in an atmosphere of care, love and fun.An opportunity has arisen to appoint two Supervisory Assistants to supervise the children throughout the lunchtime break and assist in the promotion of good behaviour management. The post is initially Fixed Term for 6 months, pending a permanent appointment.Since April 2021, we have been part of the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust, a family of 5 secondary schools and 39 primary schools from across Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland, in the north of the Diocese.The successful candidate will:• be enthusiastic, reliable and trustworthy and work well as part of a team• be motivated and passionate about working with children• make a positive contribution to the life of the school following the Catholic ethosWe can offer:• a very strong Catholic ethos, where everyone is valued• highly motivated, friendly, polite and well-behaved children• the support of a warm welcoming inclusive school and dedicated team of staff and governors, parents and parish community• a strong commitment to continuous professional development and a network of support as part of the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education TrustAfter shortlisting successful candidates will be informed of arrangements for when the interviews will take place.Closing date: 9am on Friday 27 November 2026Interview Date: To be confirmed### AttachmentsBBCET Notes to ApplicantsDiocesan Briefing Note on the Definition of Practising CatholicDiocesan Model Statement on Equal Opportunities in Catholic SchoolsPrivacy NoticeJob Description-Person SpecDisqualification PolicyEquality Act 2010 Reasonable Adjustments Statement### Safeguarding Statement:English Martyrs' 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.