Grindon Infant School - Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant
| Posting date: | 07 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £20,001.00 to £30,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 1 – point 13 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 November 2025 |
| Location: | Sunderland, SR1 3AA |
| Company: | Sunderland City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 288412 |
Summary
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCILCHILDRENandrsquo;S SERVICES
GRINDON INFANT SCHOOL
Gleneagles Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 9QN
Tel: 0191 3401931
Email: office@grindoninfantschool.uk
Head Teacher: Mrs A Charlton
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Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant- 2 posts
Grade 1 andndash; point 13
7.5 hours per week (11.45am andndash; 1.15pm)
Term Time only (38 weeks)
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Required for as soon as possible
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The Governing Board wishes to appoint a caring, enthusiastic, reliable Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant to join our team to ensure that all of our children have meaningful lunchtime play every day. You will work as a member of the play team to create a safe, inclusive and stimulating outdoor environment providing social, active and creative play for all. The play team are also responsible for ensuring that all our children have a pleasant eating experience at lunch time, whilst maximising the time they can spend outside playing. The successful applicant must be willing to undertake first aid training. Experience is welcome but not essential- just a love for working with children and a commitment to play.
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Please note andndash; a large proportion of this post involves being outdoors, rain or shine and standing/walking for the duration of the lunch period. Candidates should therefore consider the physical demands of the role prior to applying.
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We will offer:
andbull; A dedicated and supportive team of staff,
andbull; Opportunities for further professional development,
andbull; Friendly, positive and well-behaved children,
andbull; The opportunity to make a difference!
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We would warmly welcome visits to our school on Wednesday 19th November at 10:30am. Please contact school with your intention to visit to assist with our organisation.
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The school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.andnbsp; As part of our due diligence and to comply with our obligations in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search of publicly available information will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will be subject to provide an enhanced DBS disclosure.
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The postholder must comply with the schoolandrsquo;s Health and Safety rules and regulations and with Health and Safety legislation.
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Completed applications should be returned to Grindon Infant School, Gleneagles Road, Grindon, Sunderland, SR4 9QN or emailed to gillian.charlton@grindoninfantschool.uk
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This post is not open to job share.
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Closing Date: Wednesday 26th November
Shortlisting Date: Thursday 27th November
Interview Date: Thursday 4th December
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GRINDON INFANT SCHOOL
Gleneagles Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 9QN
Tel: 0191 3401931
Email: office@grindoninfantschool.uk
Head Teacher: Mrs A Charlton
andnbsp;
Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant- 2 posts
Grade 1 andndash; point 13
7.5 hours per week (11.45am andndash; 1.15pm)
Term Time only (38 weeks)
andnbsp;
Required for as soon as possible
andnbsp;
The Governing Board wishes to appoint a caring, enthusiastic, reliable Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant to join our team to ensure that all of our children have meaningful lunchtime play every day. You will work as a member of the play team to create a safe, inclusive and stimulating outdoor environment providing social, active and creative play for all. The play team are also responsible for ensuring that all our children have a pleasant eating experience at lunch time, whilst maximising the time they can spend outside playing. The successful applicant must be willing to undertake first aid training. Experience is welcome but not essential- just a love for working with children and a commitment to play.
andnbsp;
Please note andndash; a large proportion of this post involves being outdoors, rain or shine and standing/walking for the duration of the lunch period. Candidates should therefore consider the physical demands of the role prior to applying.
andnbsp;
We will offer:
andbull; A dedicated and supportive team of staff,
andbull; Opportunities for further professional development,
andbull; Friendly, positive and well-behaved children,
andbull; The opportunity to make a difference!
andnbsp;
We would warmly welcome visits to our school on Wednesday 19th November at 10:30am. Please contact school with your intention to visit to assist with our organisation.
andnbsp;
The school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.andnbsp; As part of our due diligence and to comply with our obligations in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search of publicly available information will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will be subject to provide an enhanced DBS disclosure.
andnbsp;
The postholder must comply with the schoolandrsquo;s Health and Safety rules and regulations and with Health and Safety legislation.
andnbsp;
Completed applications should be returned to Grindon Infant School, Gleneagles Road, Grindon, Sunderland, SR4 9QN or emailed to gillian.charlton@grindoninfantschool.uk
andnbsp;
This post is not open to job share.
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Closing Date: Wednesday 26th November
Shortlisting Date: Thursday 27th November
Interview Date: Thursday 4th December
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