Supervisory Assistant – 12.5 hpw (Term Time Only) (Bamburgh School)

South Tyneside Council; Bamburgh; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Bamburgh School is seeking a lunchtime Supervisory Assistant to supervise pupils during the lunch period, ensuring their safety and welfare. The role involves overseeing activities in the dining room, playground and around the school premises.

Candidates will assist pupils with meals, help organise playground activities, and work as part of a team to maintain safe conduct during lunch. The post involves outdoor duties and is term-time only with pro rata pay.

Qualifications

• Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant duties during school breaks.
• Outdoor duties during part of the role.
• Term-time only employment.

Responsibilities

• Help supervise children during the lunch break in the dining room, playground areas and school premises.
• Assist pupils with eating their meals and help organise playground activities.
• Be part of the team of Supervisory Assistants responsible for securing the safety, welfare and good conduct of our pupils during the lunchtime break.

Job description

Supervisory Assistant – 12.5 hpw (Term Time Only)

Bamburgh School

£26,016 pa pro rata (£13.48ph)

Required as soon as possible

Work Pattern: 11.15am to 1.45pm – Monday to Friday

Bamburgh School are seeking to appoint a lunchtime Supervisory Assistant to provide the safe supervision of pupils during the lunch period. Candidates would be expected to:

• Help supervise children during the lunch break in the dining room, playground areas and school premises.
• Assist pupils with eating their meals and help organise playground activities.
• Be part of the team of Supervisory Assistants responsible for securing the safety, welfare and good conduct of our pupils during the lunchtime break.

Please note a large proportion of the post involves being outdoors.

South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.

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Closing date: Noon, Monday 2 November 2026