Supervisory Assistant - South Street Community Primary School
Gateshead CouncilSouth Street Community Primary School, North East
Overview
This is a local council role (permanent, part time) with Gateshead Council based in South Street Community Primary School. The advertised salary is £3,199.57 - £3,209.97. Applications close on 31 August 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
Required for September 2026 Subject to all clearances being in place
We are seeking to appoint 2 permanent Lunchtime Supervisory Assistants. The proposed working hours will be 12:00pm - 13:00pm each day during school term time.
Duties would include:
Supervising the entry of pupils into the dining room
Encouraging pupils to eat meals and try meals which are new to them
Maintaining high standards of behaviour and manners.
Responsibility for wiping up spillages and clearing breakages during service time in the dining area.
Supervising and encouraging good quality play in the playground, MUGA or classrooms, according to prevailing weather conditions.
Dealing with minor accidents, spillages etc. and reporting any serious accidents/incidents to the First Aider or Class Teacher.
Any other duties which may be required from time to time by the Head Teacher.
If successful you will need to apply for an enhanced Disclosure. This post may require a declaration under the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2009 including Disqualification by Association
Only on-line applications only from www.gateshead.gov.uk
Closing Date: Midnight Monday 31st August 2026
Shortlisting: Tuesday 2nd September 2026
Interviews: TBC
Please supply an email address for each of your referees, all references will be taken up and verified prior to interview
Salary amounts quoted are from 1st September to 31st August, if you commence employment part way through the academic year they will be subject to an equated salary adjustment
How this role compares
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