Supervisory Assistant

North East Combined Authority; Tees Valley; Remote; GBP 3,800 - 3,900; Full time

Job summary

Spark Education Trust is seeking a Supervisory Assistant at Whitehouse Primary School, Stockton. You will supervise pupils during lunchtime, promote table manners, and support their wellbeing throughout the school day.

You will help deliver the OPAL outdoor play and learning programme, facilitating engaging, inclusive, and safe play experiences. The post is permanent, term-time only, with a fixed salary scale.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is desirable.
• Ability to supervise groups and promote positive behaviour.
• Comfort with delivering play-based lunchtime activities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during mealtimes in the dining hall.
• Encourage good table manners and respectful behaviour.
• Assist in delivering the OPAL lunchtime play and learning programme.
• Foster inclusive, safe, and active play and social interaction.

Skills

Child supervision

Play support

OPAL program

Dining supervision

Job description

Job Title: Supervisory Assistant

Location: Whitehouse Primary School (Stockton)

Start Date: As Soon As Possible

Actual Salary: £3,787 to £3,873 (Grade C, SCP 3)

Hours of Work: 6.5 hours per week, term time only

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 9.00am, Monday 2nd November 2026

Interviews: Thursday 5th November 2026

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated Supervisory Assistant to support children's wellbeing and play during the school day. The role involves supervising pupils while they eat in the dining hall, promoting good table manners and a calm, respectful environment. You will also assist in delivering the OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) programme, helping to facilitate engaging, inclusive, and safe play experiences during lunchtime. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic about ensuring children are happy, active, and supported, encouraging positive behaviour and fostering social interaction across all age groups.

About Us

We are Spark Education Trust which currently consists of 11 Primary Schools and 4 Secondary Schools. The Spark Education Trust can offer you a professional challenge and a rewarding opportunity, working with collaborative schools that are passionate about the progress and development of every student.

What we have:

• A positive and caring ethos and working atmosphere
• Friendly children, eager to learn and achieve
• An aspirational curriculum for all students
• A committed, enthusiastic and supportive staff team
• Excellent support from the Governing Body, the staff and parents/carers
• Opportunities for career development

For further details on us as an organisation, please visit www.sparkeducationtrust.org.uk

For further information on the school, please visit www.whitehouseprimaryschool.org.uk

Safeguarding Notice

The Spark Education Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The post you are applying for is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. We will also carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates to help identify any incidents or issues that are publicly available online.

Whitehouse Primary School is committed to safeguarding, for further information on the school’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy please visit www.whitehouseprimaryschool.org.uk