Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant
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School:
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust -
Location:
County Durham -
Salary:
Grade B, SCP 3 (£24,796 per annum, pro rata) -
Hours:
6.25 Hours per Week, Term Time Only (38 Weeks per Year) -
Contractual Status:
Permanent -
Closing Date:
23rd Nov 2025
Location: St Benet’s Catholic Primary School, Ouston, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 1QX
Grade: Grade B, SCP 3 (£24,796 per annum, pro rata)
Hours: 6.25 Hours per Week, Permanent, Term Time Only (38 Weeks per Year)
St Benet’s Catholic Primary School, Ouston, is proud to be part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, a family of secondary, middle, primary and first schools in Durham, Gateshead, Northumberland and Sunderland. Bishop Wilkinson is the largest catholic education trust in the North East of England with a total of 48 schools. This is an exciting time to join our supportive and growing team.
We are looking to appoint a Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant to be responsible for the care and supervision of the children before and after meals, covering the full interval between the close of the morning session and the beginning of the afternoon session, in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
We are seeking an individual to:
- Supervise the washing of hands of pupils.
- Supervise entry/exit into and from the dining hall by pupils.
- Assist pupils during the meal service.
- Ensure pupil maintain high standards of behaviour, reporting any cases of persistent misbehaviour, especially bullying, as appropriate.
- Clear up any spillages during mealtimes promptly.
- Assist in wiping up tables and chairs when necessary and at the end of the meal.
- Supervision of children in designated areas ensuring good conduct in behaviour in accordance with the school’s behaviour policy.
- Initiate games and activities outside using the school playground and playing field, where appropriate, whilst maintaining broad supervision.
- Supervise children in classrooms during inclement weather.
- Engage pupils in safe, enjoyable and creative activities.
- Perform basic first aid for minor incidents/accidents.
- Maintain accurate and relevant incident/accident records.
- Attend any training courses relevant to the post ensuring continuous professional development.
- Working closely with other members of the lunchtime team.
- Present oneself as a role model to pupils in speech, dress, behaviour and attitude.
- Provide pastoral care and support to sick and injured children taking appropriate action as necessary ensuring parents and school staff are fully informed of incidents and accidents.
- The post holder may be required to carry out any other duties that are commensurate with the post.
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 23rd November 2025
Shortlisting Date: Tuesday 25th November 2025
Interview Date: Monday 1st December 2025
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.
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust
At Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, our mission is clear: enabling all to flourish. Inspired by our Catholic faith and values, we are dedicated to nurturing the whole child – spiritually, academically, and personally – so that every young person is given the opportunity to thrive.
We are proud to be a family of 48 schools working in partnership with our Diocese, directors, governors and school leaders. Together, we are committed to preserving and protecting Catholic education, ensuring its strength, sustainability, and accessibility for generations to come.
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust supports and partners with five secondary schools, one middle school, one first school and forty-one primary schools in the west of our Diocese. Our designated schools are located in four different Local Authorities: Northumberland, Gateshead, Sunderland and Durham.
