Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant
Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School, Wakefield, WF2 8AA14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
18 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
4 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Term time, part time: 5 hours per week (1 hour per day at lunchtime), term time only
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- Full time equivalent £24,796
Actual salary
- Actual annual salary £2,802
Pay scale
- Grade 2, SCP 3
Hourly rate
- £12.85 per hour
What skills and experience we're looking for
Qualifications/ Training:
Desirable-
Support Work in Schools (S.W.I.S.) Level 2
Level 2 Numeracy/ Literacy or willingness to work towards
Knowledge:
Essential-
Willingness to participate in the development and training of pupils
Basic Numeracy/ Literacy Skills
Appropriate knowledge of First Aid
Desirable-
Knowledge of basic hygiene procedures
Experience:
Essential-
Decision making when to intervene to prevent children injuring themselves or others.
When to refer cases of unruly behaviour to the Headteacher.
Competencies and other skills required:
Essential-
Communication Skills
Team Working Skills
Supervisory Skills
Caring Skills
Very high levels of concentration & alertness required
Very high levels of emotional demands
What the school offers its staff
- Friendly, well-motivated children who enjoy learning
- A challenging and highly supportive staff team and governing body
- A forward-thinking and supportive leadership team
- Support, training and guidance to complete the role fully
- Positive and established partnerships with our parents and the wider community
- A culture of continual professional development
- An inclusive and happy working environment
- A range of well-being services for staff and their families
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Snapethorpe Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and, as part of our safer recruitment procedures, applications must be submitted using the school's application form. CVs alone will not be accepted.
Offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check (with children's barred list check where appropriate), satisfactory references, verification of identity, right to work in the UK, qualifications, and any other checks deemed necessary.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 601 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- abarnes@snapethorpeprimary.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01924 367396
Our school is a place where everyone is included and valued. Our school motto, ‘Caring for All: Learning for Life’ is at the heart of everything that we do.
With a focus on constantly improving, we nurture and celebrate individual talents and interests, emphasising high expectations and the importance of always striving to achieve fulfil potential.
Snapethorpe Primary is a very welcoming and inclusive school, which works in close partnership with all families for the benefit of every child. We are fortunate to have very supportive parents and governors and we strive to work together to give every child a happy and rewarding primary school experience and positive memories that will last long into adulthood.
Excellent pastoral care is at the heart of our school ethos. Ensuring all children feel safe, cared for and happy underpins all our work.
We believe in a purposeful and engaging curriculum where each child’s unique talents are both developed and celebrated. We work hard to ensure that each child fulfils their academic potential including achieving their best possible outcomes in English and mathematics. We strive to ensure that all children are able to access a broad and balanced curriculum that builds sequentially on key knowledge and skills thereby enabling them to deepen their understanding. We also provide a curriculum, which enables all children to develop their self-esteem, resilience and ability to communicate and work co-operatively.
We aim to prepare children to be successful, independent learners who acquire the essential skills that will prepare them for the next stage of their education and to be responsible citizens of the future.
Arranging a visit to Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email abarnes@snapethorpeprimary.co.uk.
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