Supervisory Assistant - Falla Park Primary School

Gateshead Council; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 5,000 - 5,100; Part time

Job summary

Gateshead Council is hiring a Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant at Falla Park Primary School to supervise and safeguard children during lunch breaks. The post is part-time (7.5 hours per week, term-time only) on a fixed-term basis to support lunchtime provision.

The role requires experience with children, empathy for their social needs, and the ability to lead outdoor activities and work as part of the school team. An enhanced Disclosure is required for successful applicants.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children.
• Empathy and understanding of the personal and social needs of young children.
• Familiar with games and activities for primary age children and able to lead these outdoors.
• Relate well to children and be able to build positive relationships with them.
• Be able to work effectively as part of the staff team.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of children during the daily lunch break.
• Work hours: 11.45am – 1.15pm, Monday to Friday, term time only.
• Enhance Disclosure must be applied for if successful.

Skills

Experience with children

Empathy

Outdoor activities

Team player

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Job title P082545 - Supervisory Assistant - Falla Park Primary School
Job reference REQ0008233
Date posted 07/09/2026
Application closing date 21/09/2026
Location Blank
Salary Grade B, £4,955 - £4,973 (depending upon length of service)
Package Grade B, £4,955 - £4,973 (depending upon length of service)
Part Time - 7hrs 30 minutes per week term time only
Fixed Term to start as soon as possible
Contractual hours Blank
Basis Blank
Job category/type Schools - Support
Attachments P082545 - Job Profile - Supervisory Assistant - Falla Park.pdf
Job description

Supervisory Assistant
Grade B, £4,955 - £4,973 (depending upon length of service)
Part Time - 7hrs 30 minutes per week term time only
Fixed Term pending a restructure of our lunchtime provision (to start as soon as possible).

The Head Teacher and Governors of Falla Park Community Primary School are seeking to appoint a lunchtime Supervisory Assistant to supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of children during the daily lunch break.

You should:

• Have experience of working with children
• Have empathy and understanding of the personal and social needs of young children
• Be familiar with games and activities for primary age children and able to lead these outdoors
• Relate will to children and be able to build positive relationships with them
• Be able to work effectively as part of the staff team

Working hours are 11.45am – 1.15pm, Monday to Friday, term time only (7 hours and 30 mins per week). We would like the successful candidate to start as soon as possible. Our school is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people. If you are successful, you will have to apply for an enhanced Disclosure.

Please supply an email address for each of your referees, all references will be taken up and verified prior to interview. Salary amounts quoted are from 1st September to 31st August, if you commence employment part way through the academic year they will be subject to an equated salary adjustment.

Closing Date: Monday 21 September 2026
Shortlisting: Tuesday 22 September 2026
Interviews: Monday 28 September 2026