Midday Supervisory Assistant

We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring individual to join our team as a Midday Supervisory Assistant. In this important part-time role, you will help ensure that our pupils enjoy a safe, happy, and engaging lunchtime experience, both during meals and playtime. This opportunity is ideal for those looking to balance work with other commitments, explore a career working with children, or gain valuable experience towards becoming a Teaching Assistant. We're seeking friendly, reliable team players who are passionate about supporting children and promoting positive behaviour and social development during the school day. Key duties:

• Keep an eye on playgrounds, fields, cloakrooms, and classrooms during lunch
• Help clear away food and equipment after meals
• Handle minor first aid and report incidents properly
• Support behaviour management and report concerns
• Spot and report unusual or inappropriate behaviour
• Settle small disputes between pupils
• Help with lunchtime activities and equipment setup, In line with KCSIE requirements, please complete your full employment history to ensure any gaps in your education and career history are accounted for.
Suitable References When completing your application, please provide two employment referees. Generally, this should be your current and most recent Headteacher or line manager. Please note if your former Headteacher or line manager has since left, please use an alternative current senior staff member as they need to be in post at your former location to be able to confirm your details in full. Unfortunately, we cannot accept personal references or personal email addresses. Please get in touch for any queries if you are unsure. Supporting Information The supporting information section of your application should clearly evidence your ability to meet the requirements we have outlined in the job description & person specification. This will be used to shortlist applicants for this role and therefore it is imperative that you provide evidence as requested. We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We have a robust and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please note this post is in regulated activity and exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS criminal records and barred list check for work with children. An online search may be undertaken as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies and process applications on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Further information on how we process your data can be found .


• Awareness of health and hygiene issues
• Experience appropriate to working with children
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work successfully in a team
We can offer you:
• A school with a renewed focus that puts pastoral and nurture provision at its heart and an aspirational outlook for our children
• Happy, enthusiastic children who are thriving and have a thirst for learning
• Clear and tailored CPD for all staff
  
  Start Date: As soon as possible
About Gladstone Road Primary School A historic school, providing education to the children of Scarborough since 1896 Here at , we provide a friendly and inspirational education setting for our staff and children. As a four-form primary school you join the largest primary team (in the area) who will support and challenge you in your practice. Set in a historic school in the heart of Scarborough, we are very much an extension of local families and communities, and we pride ourselves on being able to offer more than just 'schooling'. We make the most of what is in the local area to provide pupils with a variety of educational experiences, ranging from annual trips to the beach in the summertime, attending local museums and art galleries, castles and more. Linking the curriculum to offsite activities to bring learning to life. Being part of #teamglaggo means you will be part of a forward-thinking, evolving, individual school. We welcomed our experienced Headteacher in January 2020 and since then, have overhauled our curriculum, leadership structure, provision, and learning environments, which we celebrated with a 'Good' Ofsted report in July 2023. We have a committed, talented and cohesive staff, delightful children and strong and supportive Governors - every one of us united to build a school we can all be proud of.