Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant
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School:
Laidlaw Schools Trust -
Location:
Newcastle -
Salary:
£4,491 Actual -
Hours:
7.5 hours per week -
Contractual Status:
Permanent -
Closing Date:
20th Apr 2026
Thomas Walling Primary Academy, part of the Laidlaw Schools Trust, is a two-form entry school with 410 pupils on roll. Our children are happy and motivated to learn and are supported by a very dedicated team of staff.
We are seeking to appoint a reliable, enthusiastic, responsible and caring Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant, to supervise children during the midday break. You will work as part of a professional team and will help to ensure the well-being and safety of our pupils. Training will be provided where appropriate.
The hours of work are Monday to Friday 11.45am until 1.15pm – 1.5 hours per day.
Thomas Walling Primary Academy is a welcoming and nurturing school at the heart of its community. We are passionate about providing a safe, stimulating environment where children develop a love of learning and the confidence to succeed. Our team is committed to fostering curiosity and independence through engaging, high-quality teaching.
Laidlaw Schools Trust is leading the way in redefining education. We are committed to empowering every child to succeed and every colleague to thrive. Innovation is at the heart of what we do. Every student and teacher receives an iPad, unlocking new ways to teach, learn, and collaborate. This cutting-edge approach ensures our classrooms are dynamic, inclusive, and future-focused, giving you the tools to deliver outstanding education and inspire creativity.
By joining Laidlaw Schools Trust, you become part of a community that values ambition, bravery, and curiosity. We invest in your professional development through clear reward and development pathways, helping you excel and gain skills beyond those offered by other organisations.
At Laidlaw Schools Trust we appreciate the amazing work that our people do every day and like to reward our staff through benefits that are mentally, physically and financially rewarding.
The full job description and person specification for this role are available on our recruitment platform. If you are interested in this post, please click here and complete our online application form.
If you require assistance with your application, please contact recruitment@laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk
Closing Date for applications: 20 April 2026 at 9am
Interviews are expected to take place: TBC
We are an equal opportunities employer strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their commitment to children’s safeguarding. All successful appointments will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a range of other pre-employment recruitment checks.
For shortlisted candidates, we will conduct an online search as part of our screening.
Laidlaw Schools Trust
An extraordinary multi-academy trust in the North East, teaching and inspiring children from nursery to sixth form to become active, responsible and successful global citizens.
Laidlaw Schools Trust was founded in 2008 with one secondary school in Newcastle. We now provide extraordinary education at eleven nursery, primary and secondary academies in Newcastle, Wearside and Durham, and are set to grow further. Together, we know that we can do hard things. We can transform the lives of our pupils and communities through extraordinary education. We will develop minds and build character, so that students achieve practical life skills, cultural capital as well as academic success.
https://www.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk/
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