Supervisory Assistant Level 1
| Posting date: | 02 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 19 April 2026 |
| Location: | Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 3XW |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ae12b666-9908-44d2-9271-1a4f6cbf0074 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a colleague who:
• Has experience working in a similar role in a school setting.
• Has ability to develop positive relationships with children and work with them to promote high standards of behaviour and cooperation.
• Has ability to assist in the supervision of pupils who are excluded from play when necessary.
• Establishes and maintains good relationships with others, working as part of a team.
• Has a flexible approach to work to meet varying demands.
What the school offers its staff
In return we offer:
• Great opportunities for continuing professional development and a career pathway across our trust.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), delivered by Health Assured – the UK and Irelands leading wellbeing provider.
• National living Wage, meaning everyone at NEAT Academy Trust receives a minimum hourly wage of £13.45 per hour.
• Cycle to work scheme offering savings on a range of bikes and safety equipment via salary sacrifice.
• Access to free eyes tests for DSE users.
• Opportunities for flexible working.
• Discounts for large national retailers and local businesses in a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out, fashion, insurance and much more.
• Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pensions Scheme which the trust also contributes to on your behalf.
• Recognition of previous service with other schools, academies, local government etc.
• Family friendly schemes such as maternity, paternity, shared parental and emergency dependent leave.
Further details about the role
Are you passionate about supporting children’s well-being and looking for a rewarding role within a school community? West Walker Primary School is seeking a dedicated Supervisory Assistant Level 1 to join our team and help ensure our pupils have a safe and happy during midday break.
This role is part time working Monday to Friday 11:30am - 1:15pm.As a Supervisory Assistant, you will play a vital role in the daily life of our school. Working under the guidance of the Mid-day Supervisor, you will be responsible for the safety, welfare, and conduct of our pupils.
Our school is within the NEAT Academy Trust family of schools. At the heart of our trust is the aim to nurture, educate, achieve and transform the lives of all young people within the communities we serve across the North East. We have a national research school, which aims to build and strengthen networks of schools throughout the region and help them access effective education research and implement it in everyday practice.
West Walker Primary School is a place where everyone is valued, we have a commitment to maximising potential by developing positive attitudes in an atmosphere of mutual respect, inclusion and enjoyment. In our last inspection, West Walker Primary School was judged as Good.
Interested? If you would like to join us and feel you could thrive here, then please read the accompanying job description and person specification, and complete an application form by clicking ‘apply now’ no later than midnight on Sunday 19th April 2026.
NEAT is committed to safer recruitment practice and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre-employment checks. For shortlisted candidates, we will conduct an online search as part of our screening.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
We are looking for a colleague who:
• Has experience working in a similar role in a school setting.
• Has ability to develop positive relationships with children and work with them to promote high standards of behaviour and cooperation.
• Has ability to assist in the supervision of pupils who are excluded from play when necessary.
• Establishes and maintains good relationships with others, working as part of a team.
• Has a flexible approach to work to meet varying demands.
What the school offers its staff
In return we offer:
• Great opportunities for continuing professional development and a career pathway across our trust.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), delivered by Health Assured – the UK and Irelands leading wellbeing provider.
• National living Wage, meaning everyone at NEAT Academy Trust receives a minimum hourly wage of £13.45 per hour.
• Cycle to work scheme offering savings on a range of bikes and safety equipment via salary sacrifice.
• Access to free eyes tests for DSE users.
• Opportunities for flexible working.
• Discounts for large national retailers and local businesses in a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out, fashion, insurance and much more.
• Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pensions Scheme which the trust also contributes to on your behalf.
• Recognition of previous service with other schools, academies, local government etc.
• Family friendly schemes such as maternity, paternity, shared parental and emergency dependent leave.
Further details about the role
Are you passionate about supporting children’s well-being and looking for a rewarding role within a school community? West Walker Primary School is seeking a dedicated Supervisory Assistant Level 1 to join our team and help ensure our pupils have a safe and happy during midday break.
This role is part time working Monday to Friday 11:30am - 1:15pm.As a Supervisory Assistant, you will play a vital role in the daily life of our school. Working under the guidance of the Mid-day Supervisor, you will be responsible for the safety, welfare, and conduct of our pupils.
Our school is within the NEAT Academy Trust family of schools. At the heart of our trust is the aim to nurture, educate, achieve and transform the lives of all young people within the communities we serve across the North East. We have a national research school, which aims to build and strengthen networks of schools throughout the region and help them access effective education research and implement it in everyday practice.
West Walker Primary School is a place where everyone is valued, we have a commitment to maximising potential by developing positive attitudes in an atmosphere of mutual respect, inclusion and enjoyment. In our last inspection, West Walker Primary School was judged as Good.
Interested? If you would like to join us and feel you could thrive here, then please read the accompanying job description and person specification, and complete an application form by clicking ‘apply now’ no later than midnight on Sunday 19th April 2026.
NEAT is committed to safer recruitment practice and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre-employment checks. For shortlisted candidates, we will conduct an online search as part of our screening.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.