Supervisory Assistant - Penywaun Primary School

Educators Wales; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Wales is seeking two Supervisory Assistants to support children at Penywaun Primary School. The role involves supervising pupils during lunch and playtime, promoting positive behavior, and ensuring the safety and well-being of all students. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills, patience, and be comfortable working with children. This is a term-time only position offering competitive pay based on Grade 2 scale.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be comfortable interacting with children daily.
• Demonstrated patience and empathy in child engagement.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively with children and staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children in dining hall, playground, and classrooms.
• Promote positive behavior and encourage good manners.
• Follow safeguarding policies and ensure pupil safety.
• Support children in developing social skills.

Skills

Comfortable with children

Patience and empathy

Excellent people skills

Willingness to work hard

Job description

Supervisory Assistant - Penywaun Primary School

Salary: Grade 2 - (£24,796 x 14.84%) Grade 2 - (£24,796 x 11.87%)

Supervisory Assistant - Penywaun Primary School

Lunchtime Supervisor x 2

6 hours and 15 minutes per week – Term Time Only

Grade 2 – (£24,796 x 14.84% Term time Only)

5 hours per week - Term time only

Grade 2 – (£24,796 x 11.87% Term time Only)

Start Date – As soon as possible

The Governing Body wish to appoint two Supervisory Assistants to work at Penywaun Primary School to complement our existing team.

The successful candidates will:

• Be comfortable with children, and be able to deal with them on a daily basis.
• Have patience and empathy in dealing with children.
• Have excellent people skills.
• A willingness to work hard.

Duties will include:

• Supervising children in the Dining Hall, in the playground and, when it is raining, in the classroom.
• Promoting positive behaviour and encourage good manners. (in line with the school’s behaviour policy).
• Following the School Safeguarding policy and procedures.
• Ensuring the safety and well-being of all pupils.
• Supporting children in developing social skills and playing cooperatively.

Should you require further information about the post, please contact Headteacher Mr Vaughan, on 01685 661005.

The closing date for applications is 02/01/2026 at Midnight.

PROTECTING CHILDREN AND ADULTS AT RISK IS A CORE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SCHOOL AND COUNCIL. IN ADDITION TO THIS SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITY, THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT FOR THE ROLE WILL ALSO BE SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK.

The Council and School values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.

An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

In view of the large number of Application Forms which are currently being submitted individual applications are not acknowledged. Consequently, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application is unsuccessful on this occasion. In which case you are thanked for the interest you have shown in applying for a position within the Council.