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Supervisory Assistant
Grade 1, £24,796 pro rata pay 
Permanent, Part Time, 6.25 hours each week, 11:50 to 1:05 each day, Term time only
Required to start 20/04/26

Are you looking to work in a school environment and support children across the lunch time period, both in the dining hall and at play?
We are seeking a mid-day supervisor to join our lunch time team and contribute positively to the welfare and play of the children in our school.

We are a successful community school that is committed to continual improvement and the provision of rich learning experiences.

We are looking for people:
• Who are caring, hardworking  and reliable
• Who have the ability to work as part of a team
• Who can supervise meals and encourage children to use cutlery properly
• Who can set up and supervise playground games with children
• Who are willing to engage in training to safeguard our children.

We can offer you:
• friendly and caring pupils who are welcoming to all
• a committed and dedicated staff who care about children
• a supportive working environment
• a dedicated Governing Body who are passionate about the school and its place in the local community
• the opportunity for professional development
• the right environment where you can develop your skills.

If this sounds like your ideal job then the Governing Body of Durham Gilesgate Primary School is interested in receiving your application.
 
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Mark Turner (Head Teacher) on 0191 3847284; visits to the school can be arranged.
Application packs can be downloaded from the County Council Jobs web page. Applications should be returned by post to arrive by mid-day on Monday 9th March 2026 at 12:00 mid-day. Alternatively, application forms can be emailed to the school at gilesgateprimary@durhamlearning.net with the same closing time. 

Note:- as the school is closed office during February half term application forms cannot be requested from us during that time; all application forms must be downloaded from the Local Authority website. 

The above email will be monitored in order to pick up applications and answer enquiries but do not request application packs by email.

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.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.

As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.

Closing Date for application: Monday 9th March 2026 at 12:00 mid-day. Interviews will take place on Friday 20th March 2026

Durham Gilesgate Primary School 
Kepier Crescent
Gilesgate
Durham
DH1 1PH
Tel:  0191 3847284
Email:  p2747.admin@durhamlearning.net
Website:  https://durhamgilesgate-pri.durham.sch.uk/

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Company: Durham County Council

Salary: £24,796 pro rata

Location: Durham, Durham

Sector: Education

Sector: Schools

Job Role: Supervisor