Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant

Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational trust is seeking a Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant for St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Newcastle upon Tyne. This part-time role involves supervising students during lunch hours to ensure their safety and well-being. The position requires a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The role offers a temporary contract with a pro-rata salary of £4,206 and is set to begin as soon as possible.

Benefits

Living Wage supplement

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising children during lunch breaks.
• Ability to manage behavior and ensure safety.
• Understanding of safeguarding principles.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during lunch in the dining hall and school grounds.
• Support and assist students as needed.
• Ensure a safe and friendly environment.

Job description

* Lunchtime Supervisory AssistantNEWFast Apply# Lunchtime Supervisory AssistantEmployerLocation: Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and WearContract Type: TemporaryHours: Part TimeSalary: £4,206 actual salaryPosted: 9th February 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 24th February 2026 12:00 PMContract Type: TemporaryStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1533783Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type :Temporary* Job ID: 1533783* Share :St Mary’s Catholic Primary SchoolGreat Lime RoadForest HallNewcastle upon TyneNE12 7AB**Supervisory Assistant Level 1 – fixed term until 31st August 2026****Part time 7.5 hours per week (11.45am to 1.15pm), term time only****Salary: BB02 SCP 3 Salary £24,796 per annum pro rata****Actual salary £4,206 per annum**\*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 £13.45 an hour\*Required as soon as possible, the Governors of our successful school are seeking to appoint a Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant to support and supervise pupils during the lunchtime period. Duties will include the supervision of students in the dining hall and other areas of the school and grounds during the lunch break.Applications should be made via eTeach.Closing Date: 12 noon Tuesday 24th February 2026Shortlisting: 27th February 2026Interviews: TBC### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.In accordance with the safeguarding vulnerable groups’ regime [2006] & the relevant Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) DfE guidance, **any offer of employment made will be conditional upon the results of checks from the Disclosure & Barring Service** (“the DBS”) and Teacher Services (regarding teacher prohibition/disqualification from working with children and young people).School roles give privileged access to vulnerable groups, therefore, **we require all applicants attending interview to disclose all spent convictions and cautions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975** unless it is a “protected” conviction/caution under the amendments made to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 (in 2013) and, therefore, not subject to disclosure.### St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Forest HallPart of### Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust