Supervisory Assistant in Hart

Salary: Grade 1 Point 3 £3,350.81 (pro-rata to £2,899.76 Term-Time only)

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: 5 hours per week, term time only. Permanent.

Shift pattern: 1 hour per day

This position is paid whole time with retainer adjustments applied to periods of school closure. You will not be required to work during the school closure periods however your salary in these periods will be adjusted accordingly in line with the retainer regulations as specified in the National Joint Council (NJC) Green Book agreement.

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Blackhall would like to appoint an enthusiastic individual to join our Lunchtime Supervisory team. This is an opportunity to become part of our school community and contribute to the development of children across our school.

The successful candidate would:

• Be able to work under the direction of the SLT in school to provide support and guidance to children in the school setting during lunchtimes;
• Be able to work with professionals in and outside of the school team;
• Be part of a welcoming and supportive team of staff, parents and governors;
• Gain the opportunity to join a school with a culture of whole school development;
• Have high expectations for pupils and others;
• Have excellent communication skills;
• Have a commitment to working within a team;
• Be a positive role model for all of our pupils and uphold our gospel values.

In return you will receive:

• The chance to join a supportive school with a strong Catholic ethos.
• The support of a hard-working team dedicated to raising standards.
• Opportunities for professional development.

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust which is one of four Trusts in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. The Trust includes five Secondary and twenty-five Primary Schools across South Tyneside, Sunderland and East Durham.

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with South Tyneside Child Protection Procedures. Enhanced DBS checks are mandatory for all school staff.

All application documents should be fully completed and submitted by email to office@stjosephsblackhall.net by 12.00pm on Friday 3rd July 2026. Applications are required and CV’s will not be accepted. For enquiries regarding this role, please contact Lisa Ashton, Executive Headteacher, on 0191 5864308. Interviews TBC.

Electronic signatures will be accepted but candidates will be required to add a written signature to their application when circumstances allow. The position we are filling 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. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and we expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.