At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children during lunch, helping them eat, play, and socialise.
- Company: Join the vibrant team at Ridgeway Primary Academy.
- Benefits: Part-time role with a supportive staff and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Permanent contract from September 2026, term time only.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while enjoying a fun work environment.
- Qualifications: Experience working with children and a positive, energetic attitude.
We are delighted to be offering an opportunity to join Ridgeway Primary Academy’s amazing staff. You will have the privilege of working with our fantastic children as part of our team, helping them to be ready for lives filled with success.
Ridgeway is a popular, inclusive 2-form entry primary school with 450 on role at the heart of a vibrant and supportive community. Our children are enthusiastic learners, supported by a staff team who bring energy and a determination to support children to be their very best. Our school motto is, "Proud, Unique, Ambitious": we recognise the different strengths of our children and we help them to unlock their potential - and children and staff alike are proud of that achievement.
We are seeking to appoint a kind, positive and supportive Supervisory Assistant to work with the children in our school during the lunch hour. Applicants will have worked with children and relish this opportunity to support them with all aspects of lunch, including eating, playing and socialising.
In addition, the successful candidate will:
- Have drive, passion, determination and boundless energy;
- Have high expectations of themselves, all children and the school community as a whole;
- Understand how to engage children in both play and conversation;
- Never give up on children.
We can offer:
- An amazing staff team to work with;
- A supportive and dynamic leadership team;
- Commitment to your continued professional development;
- Wonderful, friendly, enthusiastic and well-behaved children;
- Supportive and committed governors and trust colleagues.
Ridgeway Primary Academy and Tyne Coast Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks including an enhanced DBS with barred list check.
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone who discloses a disability where their application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
