Midday Supervisory Assistant

Western Primary School, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 0NA

17 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  16 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  24 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £4,138.00 Annually (Actual) BAND 3 - SCP2, £24,413 FTE

Midday Supervisory Assistant job summary

Fixed Term to July 2026. Term-Time only. Part Time 7.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 12.00pm-1.30pm.

Keeping our children safe and happy is essential and this is your opportunity to join our dedicated school team in the important role of Midday Supervisory Assistant! You will be a vital addition to our existing support team, providing valuable assistance and supervision during lunchtimes.

About our School

Western Primary Recognised as outstanding across all areas by Ofsted in June 2018, Western Primary School is a successful two-form entry primary school. Our school vision is to develop kind, ambitious, curious, confident, and successful young people who are excited about their futures. Kindness, Honesty, and Respect are the underpinning values of our school.

Here at Western Primary School, we think of ourselves not just as a school, but as a thriving community - a true reflection of the strong, supportive network that has grown here over the years. Our dedicated staff, governors, pupils, and their families all play a vital role in shaping the warm, inclusive environment we’re so proud of. 

As a founding member of the Red Kite Learning Trust, we’re also fortunate to be part of a wider family of schools, sharing expertise and support. It’s these powerful relationships that enable our children to truly flourish - not just academically, but personally and socially too.

Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

• Generous pension scheme: Employer contribution rate of 19%, plus a wide range of benefits and discounts. Full details HERE
• Flexible working options: We support work-life balance and are open to exploring suitable arrangements
• Supportive environment: We prioritise respect, equality, diversity, and well-being
• Community culture: Collaboration and generosity are at the heart of our team
• Professional development: We invest in your growth at every stage of your career

For more about Western Primary School, click the ‘view our careers page’ button.

About You

To be a good fit for this role, you will:

• Be able to assist with playground activities and lunchtime support with groups of children where needed
• Be someone who is able to encourage children to behave appropriately and safely during lunchtimes
• Have a natural ability to interact and engage with children in a kind and approachable manner

Next Steps

Let’s Connect: We would love to speak to you to answer any questions you might have about this role or our school ahead of applying for this opportunity. To arrange a convenient time to speak in person, or visit us ahead of applying, please email Sally Downes at downess@wes.rklt.co.uk.

Adjustments: Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please include these within Part Two of our application form under the section ‘Disability and Accessibility’.

Applicant Guidance: Red Kite Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer which welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to promoting diversity and want a workforce which reflects the local population of each of our schools. Our recruitment guidelines and privacy notice for applicants can be found HERE.

Ready to Apply: If you have all the info you need, click APPLY NOW to start your application.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Western Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 494 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Western Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/western-primary-school-harrogate

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