Teaching Assistant and Lunchtime Supervisor

Highburton CofE First Academy; Dogley Lane; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Highburton CofE First Academy in England is seeking a Teaching Assistant and Lunchtime Supervisor to join the team on a term-time, fixed-term basis for 1 year. The post combines two SCP roles: Teaching Assistant SCP 5-6 (27.50 hours per week) and Lunchtime Supervisor SCP 3 (2.5 hours per week).

You will support pupils with complex needs, assist with personal and welfare matters, supervise across classrooms, dining hall and playground, help develop social skills, and work as part of a friendly

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in an educational setting is desirable.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions from staff.
• Flexibility and patience when supporting pupils with diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, professional service to our children.
• Assist with personal needs of pupils including social, health, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters.
• Assist with supervision of pupils to ensure safety and access to learning.
• Provide high level supervision and support in the classroom, dining hall and playground.
• Help develop social skills through play and promote physical and emotional wellbeing.
• Be dedicated, patient and communicate effectively with pupils and staff.
• Work flexibly as part of a team and communicate at all levels.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Teaching Assistant and Lunchtime Supervisor at Highburton CE Academy

Teaching AssistantSCP 5-6 -27.50 hours per week

Lunchtime SupervisorSCP 3 –2.5 hours per week(30 minutes per day)

Full Actual Salary: £17,339.70

Contract Type:Term time only,fixed termfor 1 year

Weekly Hours:30 hours

Closing Date:14/09/2026

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, committed, caring and diligent person as a Teaching Assistant and Lunchtime Supervisor working 1.1 with a child with complex needs.

We pride ourselves in providing a safe, happy and caring environment, where all pupils are nurtured and valued within a distinctive and inclusive ethos.

The successful candidate will:

• be able to provide a friendly and professional service to our children
• to assist with the personal needs of pupils including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters.
• to assist with the supervision of pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning
• provide high level supervison and support for pupils in the class room, dining hall and the playground
• help to develop social skills through play and promoting children’s physical and emotional wellbeing
• be dedicated and patient
• be able to work effectively with pupils and within a team of other staff members
• have a flexible manner which is honest and friendly and the ability to communicate at all levels