Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant

St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 8NF

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  23 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  9 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Term time, part time: 5 Hours and 50 Minutes per Week, Monday to Friday. Term Time Only (38 Weeks per Year).
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,016 per annum, pro rata
• Pay scale: Grade C, SCP 4

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a caring, reliable and enthusiastic individual with good communication and interpersonal skills, who can build positive relationships with children and work effectively as part of a team. You should be able to encourage positive behaviour and inclusive play, follow school procedures and act as a positive role model. Previous experience of working with or caring for children would be desirable, particularly in a school or similar setting, along with a willingness to undertake relevant training to support the role.

What the school offers its staff

St Michael’s Catholic Primary School offers the opportunity to join a welcoming and supportive school community, where the wellbeing and development of our children are at the heart of everything we do. You will work in a modern school environment with a friendly and dedicated team and play an important part in creating happy, safe and positive experiences for our pupils. The school is proud to be part of Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, providing the opportunity to be part of a wider family of Catholic schools across the North East.

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

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About St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 193 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton website
• Email address: recruitment@bwcet.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-michael-s-catholic-primary-school-houghton-le-spring

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