Midday Supervisory Assistants

Whitby School, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 1LA

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  28 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  10 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 5 hours per week, 12:30 – 1:30pm, Monday – Friday, Term time only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Hourly rate: Grade AB, £13.28 per hour

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you considering a career working with young people? This entry level role is ideal for you!

Our Opportunity

We are seeking friendly, resilient, and enthusiastic people to join our team as Midday Supervisory Assistants.

This part-time position plays a vital role in ensuring that pupils have a safe, enjoyable and positive lunchtime experience, both in the dining hall and the wider school grounds.

This role would suit anyone looking for work that fits around other commitments, those considering a career working with young people, or individuals wishing to gain valuable experience before progressing to a Teaching Assistant role.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise students during lunch breaks in dining areas, corridors, social spaces and outdoor areas.
• Monitor student behaviour and encourage positive conduct in line with the school's behaviour expectations.
• Assist with maintaining a safe and orderly environment throughout the lunchtime period.
• Support students in accessing and participating in lunchtime activities.
• Respond appropriately to incidents and concerns, escalating matters to relevant staff where necessary.
• Provide basic first aid when required and ensure incidents are recorded and reported in accordance with school procedures.
• Help to resolve minor disagreements between students and promote respectful relationships.
• Report any safeguarding, welfare or behavioural concerns to the appropriate member of staff.

The successful candidate will have

• An understanding of health, safety and hygiene requirements
• Relevant experience of working with, or supporting, children / young people
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team

What the school offers its staff

• A supportive, collaborative team who openly share ideas and best practice
• A school community that prides itself on engagement, generosity, dignity and inspiration
• Access to Mental health and Wellbeing support services
• Opportunities for CPD and career progression

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.

Whitby School - MSA Pack Sept 26.docx - 191 KB (opens in new tab)

About Whitby School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 975 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Whitby School website
• Email address: chloe.bullen@northyorks.gov.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/caedmon-college-whitby

Community College for 11 - 16 year olds with a separate site for Whitby Sixth form students

Arranging a visit to Whitby School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email chloe.bullen@northyorks.gov.uk.

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