Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant Grade 1 £24,796 pro rata Temporary - Required as soon as possible to cover a period of maternity leave 7.5 hours per week, term time only The Governors of Broom Cottages Primary and Nursery School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant to supervise pupils during the lunchtime period (11.45am to 1.15pm daily) working 7.5 hours per week. The post is temporary to cover a period of maternity leave. The successful candidate will have successful experience of working in a team. Duties include: · Supervising hand washing and preparing for lunch. · Supervising children during lunchtime in school and on the playground. · Encouraging children with food, promoting good manners and healthy choices. · Assisting with cleaning tables, wiping down and maintaining cleanliness of the lunch area. · Communicating with pupils, maintaining good behaviour in line with the school’s policies and being willing to arrange and play games. The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. 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. Closing date: Wednesday 8 October 2025 at 12noon Interview date: To be arranged Please return completed applications to the school 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. Broom Cottages Primary and Nursery School Broom Road Ferryhill DL17 8AN Tel: 01740 651363 Email: broomcottages@durhamlearning.net Website: www.broomcottages-pri.durham.sch.uk VPRS/161