Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant
| Posting date: | 26 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 28 November 2025 |
| Location: | Darlington, County Durham, DL1 4BH |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 438b265e-1f27-4bba-9c44-81c97d6b741e |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We have a vacancy for a Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant to join our team. Applicants would benefit from having prior experience in an educational setting, but this is not essential as training can be provided for suitable applicants. We are looking for someone who is:
- enthusiastic, professional and reliable
- a good team member
- motivated to provide a positive school meal experience for our pupils and staff
This role includes helping children with their meals and keeping the dining area clean, tidy and safe. You will also be required to supervise children during lunchtime play time, which may be indoor or outside, and provide first aid where necessary. For further information or to discuss the post please contact Mr John Armitage, Headteacher 01325 380784 or by e-mail to jarmitage@rydal.nalp.org.uk.
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer high quality in-house coaching and mentoring; access to a wide range of professional development opportunities; access to Trust networks and professional development; access to Darlington networks; a highly supportive and collaborative staff; amazing children.
Commitment to safeguarding
An enhanced DBS check is required for this post and the successful applicant will either need to apply for a DBS or give the Trust consent to check their status if they are registered with the Update Service. An online search will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with KCSIE. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and candidates will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern at interview.
We have a vacancy for a Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant to join our team. Applicants would benefit from having prior experience in an educational setting, but this is not essential as training can be provided for suitable applicants. We are looking for someone who is:
- enthusiastic, professional and reliable
- a good team member
- motivated to provide a positive school meal experience for our pupils and staff
This role includes helping children with their meals and keeping the dining area clean, tidy and safe. You will also be required to supervise children during lunchtime play time, which may be indoor or outside, and provide first aid where necessary. For further information or to discuss the post please contact Mr John Armitage, Headteacher 01325 380784 or by e-mail to jarmitage@rydal.nalp.org.uk.
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer high quality in-house coaching and mentoring; access to a wide range of professional development opportunities; access to Trust networks and professional development; access to Darlington networks; a highly supportive and collaborative staff; amazing children.
Commitment to safeguarding
An enhanced DBS check is required for this post and the successful applicant will either need to apply for a DBS or give the Trust consent to check their status if they are registered with the Update Service. An online search will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with KCSIE. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and candidates will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern at interview.