Supervisory Assistant
Supervisory Assistant at Whitehouse Primary School (Stockton) in Stockton-on-Tees
About the role
- Job Title: Supervisory Assistant
- Location: Whitehouse Primary School (Stockton)
- Start Date: As Soon As Possible
- Actual Salary: £3,666 to £3,750 (Grade C, SCP 3)
- Hours of Work: 6.5 hours per week, term time only
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Closing Date: 12.00pm, Monday 21st September 2026
- Interviews: Tuesday 29th September 2026
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated Supervisory Assistant to support children's wellbeing and play during the school day. The role involves supervising pupils while they eat in the dining hall, promoting good table manners and a calm, respectful environment. You will also assist in delivering the OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) programme, helping to facilitate engaging, inclusive, and safe play experiences during lunchtime. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic about ensuring children are happy, active, and supported, encouraging positive behaviour and fostering social interaction across all age groups.
About Us
We are a Trust which currently consists of 11 Primary Schools and 4 Secondary Schools. The Spark Education Trust can offer you a professional challenge and a rewarding opportunity, working with collaborative schools that are passionate about the progress and development of every student.
What we have:
- A positive and caring ethos and working atmosphere
- Friendly children, eager to learn and achieve
- An aspirational curriculum for all students
- A committed, enthusiastic and supportive staff team
- Excellent support from the Governing Body, the staff and parents/carers
- Opportunities for career development
For further details on us as an organisation, please visit www.sparkeducationtrust.org.uk
For further information on the school, please visit www.whitehouseprimaryschool.org.uk
How to Apply
Please make sure that the application form is completed and returned via email to lyellow@whitehouseprimaryschool.org.uk addressed to Ms J Eyre, Headteacher.
Please note that feedback will only be given to shortlisted candidates, if you do not receive an invite to interview within 30 days of the advert’s closing date assume that you have been unsuccessful in your application for this post.
Safeguarding Notice
The Spark Education Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The post you are applying for is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. We will also carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates to help identify any incidents or issues that are publicly available online.
Whitehouse Primary School is committed to safeguarding, for further information on the school’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy please visit www.whitehouseprimaryschool.org.uk
