Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant

Location

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton, Stanley, DH9 9BB

Salary

Grade B, SCP 3 (£25,614 per annum, pro rata)

Hours

7.5 Hours per Week, Permanent Contract, Term Time Only (38 Weeks

per Year)

St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School, Dipton requires a committed lunchtime

supervisory assistant who is reliable, conscientious, and can work as part of a team.

Lunchtime supervisory assistants should make a valuable contribution to the

management of the school and the care and well-being of the children. Happy and

playful lunchtimes are an important part of the school day allowing children to eat,

socialise and experience the benefits of freely chosen play.

We pride ourselves on the warm, family atmosphere we provide for our children. The

uniqueness of our small community means that every member of staff knows every

child well and this enables us to develop very strong relationships with our families.

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.

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.

For an application form and further details about this vacancy please visit our website,

http://bwcet.com/vacancies/ where applications can be completed online.

Closing Date

Sunday 1st November 2026

Shortlisting Date

TBC

Interview Date

TBC

The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and

promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced DBS check. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.