Supervisory Assistant

Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 5,778 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Wage supplement

Job summary

St Michael's Catholic Primary School in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant to join the welfare-focused team from September 2026. The post is 10 hours per week during term time plus 3 training days, with a fixed term until 31 August 2027 and the possibility of becoming permanent.

The role includes supervising pupils during lunch, ensuring safety, and supporting lunchtime routines. The post carries a Living Wage supplement in line with local guidelines.

Job description

# Supervisory AssistantEmployer: St Michael's Catholic Primary SchoolLocation: Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and WearContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Part TimeContract Length: 12 monthsSalary: 25,185 per annum pro rata (actual 5,778 per annum)Posted: 15th July 2026Expires: 26th August 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: To Be ConfirmedJob ID: 1565519* Share : LinkedIn Facebook X WhatsApp Email* PrintDIOCESE OF HEXHAM & NEWCASTLESt Michael’s Catholic Primary SchoolWithin Bishop Bewick Catholic Education TrustClumber Street North, Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7RESUPERVISORY ASSISTANT, Level 110 hrs per week term time only plus 3 training daysSALARY BB02 £25,185 PER ANNUM PRO RATA(ACTUAL £5,778 per annum)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.Required from September 2026Fixed term until 31st August 2027 with the possibility of being made permanentThe Governors wish to appoint a Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant to start in September 2026.The school is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be required to obtain an enhanced certificate of disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and a range of recruitment checks.Closing Date: Wednesday 26th August 2026Short-listing: Tuesday 1st September 2026Interviews: Monday 7th September 2026St. Michael’s Catholic Primary School is part of the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust and you will not be an employee of Newcastle City Council.### AttachmentsBBCET Notes to ApplicantsDiocesan Briefing Note on the Definition of Practising CatholicDiocesan Model Statement on Equal Opportunities in Catholic SchoolsPrivacy NoticeMDS Advert September 2026SUPERVISORY ASSISTANT Level 1 - A5339 - BB02MDS Person Specification Sept 2026### Safeguarding Statement:St Michael'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.