At a Glance
- Tasks: Engage with children during lunchtimes and ensure a safe, happy environment.
- Company: Embsay CE Primary School, a welcoming community-focused school.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, supportive team, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Join a strong community with a focus on staff wellbeing and growth.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on children's lives in a nurturing environment.
- Qualifications: Caring attitude, patience, and commitment to child welfare.
The predicted salary is between 13.28 - 13.28 £ per hour.
Salary: £13.28 per hour (Pay Award Pending)
Contract: Permanent (Term Time Only)
Hours: 4 hours per week
Location: Embsay, North Yorkshire - Embsay CE Primary School
Midday Supervisory Assistant Tuesday to Friday – 12noon to 1pm, 4 hours per week
We are proud to be a very welcoming, inclusive primary school at the heart of our community in the rural village of Embsay on the outskirts of Skipton. We are a school where children are happy, and where staff are valued, supported and committed to improving the lives of all children.
The Role: We are seeking a caring and enthusiastic midday supervisory assistant to join our team who will engage with children in a range of playground activities and ensure our children have happy and safe lunchtimes. You will provide supervision and develop positive eating habits for our younger children in Early Years and Key Stage 1 in the dining hall. You will also work as part of a team that monitors pupil behaviour during the midday break to ensure a caring and safe environment.
We Are Looking For Someone Who is:
- A caring and patient person with a passion for supporting children
- Possesses a calm and positive manner
- A proactive team player who can also work on their own initiative
- Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Why Work at Embsay Church of England Primary School
We believe that great staff make great schools. At Embsay, we offer:
- A supportive and caring team, where staff wellbeing is a genuine priority
- A supportive Trust with opportunities for professional development and networking
- A positive working environment, with well-behaved, motivated pupils and a culture of respect, consistency and support
- A strong sense of community, with positive relationships with families and opportunities to be part of wider school life
Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. We have a robust Child Protection Policy, and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment with the Trust. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children. An online search may 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 Keeping Children Safe in Education. Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity.
Key Dates:
Interviews likely to be held: Friday 11th September 2026
Start date: Required as soon as possible
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