Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant

St Agnes' Catholic Primary School, Crawcrook, Ryton, Tyne and Wear, NE40 4UN

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  18 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• 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, Permanent Contract, Term Time Only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: Grade B, SCP 3 (£25,614 per annum, pro rata)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a caring and enthusiastic Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant to help create a positive, safe and enjoyable lunchtime experience for all pupils. You will supervise children across dining areas, playgrounds and indoor spaces, support safe and active play, promote positive behaviour, and help maintain a welcoming environment that reflects our school values.

Our Supervisory Assistants play an essential part in realising the visions and values of our school. Lunchtimes offer children valuable opportunities to eat, socialise and enjoy freely chosen play in supportive and enriched environments. These experiences are central to pupils’ wellbeing, development and overall school enjoyment.

In this role, you will make a meaningful contribution to the school and the care and wellbeing of our children. By fostering happy, sociable and playful lunchtimes, you will help create a positive part of the day where pupils feel supported, included and safe.

What the school offers its staff

St Agnes’ Catholic Primary School is a warm, nurturing and joyful place to learn, located at the heart of our Crawcrook community. Our children are proud of their school and are encouraged to grow spiritually, academically and personally within a strong Catholic ethos. We are a close-knit, caring staff team who value kindness, collaboration and high expectations for every child whilst delivering a vibrant curriculum.

We are proud to be part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, a family of secondary, middle, primary and first schools in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. Our schools are located in Northumberland, Gateshead, Sunderland and Durham Bishop Wilkinson is the largest catholic education trust in the North East of England.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant - Job Description & Person Specification Template (1).pdf - 248 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Agnes' Catholic Primary School, Crawcrook

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 189 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Agnes' Catholic Primary School, Crawcrook website
• Email address: recruitment@bwcet.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-agnes-catholic-primary-school-crawcrook

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