Job at a glance
We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring individual to join our team as a Midday Supervisory Assistant. In this important part-time role, you will help ensure that our pupils enjoy a safe, happy, and engaging lunchtime experience, both during meals and playtime. This opportunity is ideal for those looking to balance work with other commitments, explore a career working with children, or gain valuable experience towards becoming a Teaching Assistant.
We're seeking friendly, reliable team players who are passionate about supporting children and promoting positive behaviour and social development during the school day. Key duties: Keep an eye on playgrounds, fields, cloakrooms, and classrooms during lunch Help clear away food and equipment after meals Handle minor first aid and report incidents properly Support behaviour management and report concerns Spot and report unusual or inappropriate behaviour Settle small disputes between pupils Help with lunchtime activities and equipment setup, In line with KCSIE requirements, please complete your full employment history to ensure any gaps in your education and career history are accounted for.
Suitable References When completing your application, please provide two employment referees. Generally, this should be your current and most recent Headteacher or line manager. Please note if your former Headteacher or line manager has since left, please use an alternative current senior staff member as they need to be in post at your former location to be able to confirm your details in full. Unfortunately, we cannot accept personal references or personal email addresses.
Please get in touch for any queries if you are unsure. Supporting Information The supporting information section of your application should clearly evidence your ability to meet the requirements we have outlined in the job description & person specification. This will be used to shortlist applicants for this role and therefore it is imperative that you provide evidence as requested. We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity.
We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We have a robust and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please note this post is in regulated activity and exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS criminal records and barred list check for work with children.
An online search may be undertaken as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies and process applications on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes.
Further information on how we process your data can be found . Awareness of health and hygiene issues Experience appropriate to working with children Good written and verbal communication skills Ability to work successfully in a team We can offer you: A school with a renewed focus that puts pastoral and nurture provision at its heart and an aspirational outlook for our children Happy, enthusiastic children who are thriving and have a thirst for learning Clear and tailored CPD for all staff Start Date: As soon as possible About Gladstone Road Primary School A historic school, providing education to the children of Scarborough since 1896 Here at , we provide a friendly and inspirational education setting for our staff and children.
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