Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant

North East Ambition; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A primary school in Gateshead is looking for a Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant. Your role will involve supervising students during mealtime, maintaining high standards of behaviour, and engaging children in activities. This is a part-time, permanent role requiring a commitment to supporting children's welfare. The position is part of a larger educational community focused on providing exceptional care and supervision within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in child care or supervision.
• Ability to maintain high standards of behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during lunchtime.
• Assist with meal service and ensure cleanliness.
• Engage children in safe and enjoyable activities.

Job description

Location

St Oswald’s Catholic Primary School, Easington Avenue, Wrekenton, Gateshead, NE9 7LH

Grade

Grade B, SCP 3 (£24,796 per annum, pro rata)

Hours

5 Hours per Week, Permanent, 38 Weeks per Year (Term Time Only)

St Oswald’s Catholic Primary School is proud to be part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, a family of secondary, middle, primary and first schools in Durham, Gateshead, Northumberland and Sunderland. Bishop Wilkinson is the largest catholic education trust in the North East of England and will have a total of 48 schools. This is an exciting time to join our supportive, and growing team.

We are looking to appoint a Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant to be responsible for the care and supervision of the children before and after meals, covering the full interval between the close of the morning session and the beginning of the afternoon session, in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the washing of hands of pupils.
• Supervise entry/exit into and from the dining hall by pupils.
• Assist pupils during the meal service.
• Ensure pupil maintain high standards of behaviour, reporting any cases of persistent misbehaviour, especially bullying, as appropriate.
• Clear up any spillages during mealtimes promptly.
• Assist in wiping up tables and chairs when necessary and at the end of the meal.
• Supervision of children in designated areas ensuring good conduct in behaviour in accordance with the school’s behaviour policy.
• Initiate game and activities, where appropriate, whilst maintaining broad supervision.
• Supervise children in classrooms during inclement weather.
• Engage pupils in safe, enjoyable and creative activities.
• Perform basic first aid for minor incidents/accidents.
• Maintain accurate and relevant incident/accident records.
• Attend any training courses relevant to the post ensuring continuous professional development.
• Working closely with other members of the lunchtime team.
• Present oneself as a role model to pupils in speech, dress, behaviour and attitude.
• Provide pastoral care and support to sick and injured children taking appropriate action as necessary ensuring parents and school staff are fully informed of incidents and accidents.
• The post holder may be required to carry out any other duties that are commensurate with the post.

How to Apply

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Closing Date

20 February 2026

Shortlisting Date

TBC

Interview Date

TBC

The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced DBS check. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.