Supervisory Assistant Level 1

Newcastle City Council; Newcastle upon Tyne; Remote; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Wage supplement

Job summary

Archibald First School, Archibald Street, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 1EB, is seeking a Supervisory Assistant on a fixed-term basis from 22 February 2027 to 11 February 2028. The role includes supervising pupils at break and lunch, with a Living Wage supplement bringing pay to at least £14.085 per hour.

You will promote positive behaviour, engage with pupils, and support welfare needs while working with staff. DBS check is required and references will be checked.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Resilient, proactive and positive nature.
• High levels of energy and enthusiasm when working with pupils.
• Willingness to engage with and form positive relationships with pupils.

Responsibilities

• Ensure children are safely supervised at all times.
• Lead children in play in the playground and in classrooms during indoor lunchtimes.
• Communicate effectively with children.
• Support with the serving of dinners including encouraging children to eat and helping with use of cutlery.
• Potentially supervising and playing with children who have SEND in small group or 1 to 1.
• Liaise with class teachers and Midday Supervisor to share welfare issues
• Record incidents accurately.

Skills

Enhanced DBS

Interpersonal skills

Attitude

Enthusiasm

Engagement

Job description

Archibald First School
Archibald Street
Gosforth
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE3 1EB

Fixed Term appointment from 22.02.2027 until the 11.02 2028 in the first instance.

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 £14.085 an hour

As a Supervisory Assistant, you will be employed during the break and lunch period of the school day to undertake the supervision of children and to attend to their welfare needs. You will help to implement positive, proactive, and consistent behaviour management strategies in line with our policy.

You will engage actively with pupils, fostering a positive rapport and supportive environment.

Requirements:

• DBS Check: Enhanced DBS required.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build positive relationships and rapport with pupils and staff, working as part of a team.
• Attitude: Resilient, proactive, and positive nature.
• Enthusiasm: High levels of energy and enthusiasm when working with pupils.
• Engagement: Willingness to engage with and form positive relationships with pupils.

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring children are safely supervised at all times.
• Leading children in play in the playground and in classrooms during indoor lunchtimes.
• Communicating effectively with children.
• Supporting with the serving of dinners including encouraging children to eat and helping with use of cutlery.
• Potentially supervising and playing with children who have SEND in small group or 1 to 1.
• Liaising with class teachers and Midday Supervisor to share any welfare issues
• Recording incidents accurately

Official Closing Date: Wednesday 9th December 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced criminal records check is required for this post and the school will conduct a range of other recruitment checks.

THIS IS A CATEGORY "E" POST.

Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers BEFORE the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise