Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant

Kirkleatham Hall School; Redcar; On-site; GBP 5,000; Part time

Job summary

A specialist educational institution in Redcar is seeking a Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant to ensure the safety and well-being of students during lunchtime. The role involves supervising pupils, supporting their feeding, and managing activities in the dining hall and playground. Ideal candidates should have experience with children and be able to assist those with special educational needs. Training and inductions are provided, making this an excellent opportunity for passionate individuals interested in education.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising children and ensuring their safety.
• Ability to support children with special educational needs.
• Willingness to undergo training and induction.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during lunchtime to ensure safety.
• Support feeding of pupils when necessary.
• Manage dining hall activities and playground supervision.

Skills

Supervision

Support with feeding

Knowledge of special educational needs

Job description

Post

Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant

Grade

A - 7.5 hours per week, term time only (38 weeks of the year)

Salary

£4,070 (pro‑rated annual salary)

Location

Based at: Kirkleatham Hall School, Kirkleatham Village

Deadline

12 noon 22nd January 2026

About the School

Kirkleatham Hall School is a successful specialist school for children and young people aged 2 – 19 with multiple severe learning and physical difficulties and complex needs.

Recruitment Overview

The Governing Body wishes to appoint additional lunchtime supervisory assistants across the school, including permanent posts and supply cover posts.

Role Overview

• Supervise pupils during the lunchtime break period, ensuring the safety of pupils.
• Support the feeding of pupils.
• General supervision of pupils in the dining hall and on the playground.
• Provide one‑to‑one supervision of pupils.
• Set up and clear up of the dining hall.
• Tray and cutlery cleaning.
• Support a range of pupils with differing special educational needs, ages 2 to 19.
• Follow school policies for supporting pupils and liaise with other staff as necessary.
• Report directly to the School Administrator and the School Business Manager.
• Receive full training and induction.

Schedule

The lunchtime break is staggered across the school over an hour and a half, from 11:45 am until 1:15 pm, Monday to Friday in term time.

Application

To apply, complete an application form only, to be sent directly to the school.

Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the school.