Job Description

Senior Supervisory Assistant

Grade 2 24,796 - 25,185 pro rata

7.5 hours per week, term time only

Permanent

Required as soon as possible



We ARE Etherley Lane and we are an exciting place to be!

Etherley Lane is a forward thinking primary school - we strive to provide the very best for our children and their families every day.

We are lucky to have a dynamic staff team who support and lead each other in the development of the whole school and make a valued contribution to all aspects of school life - we never use the word team lightly - we know that being a team means; we have shared aims and we do things for each other, together and individually to ensure the best for everyone.



The governors wish to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and cheerful Senior Supervisory Assistant to ensure the care and well-being of pupils in the dining hall and playground/field.




The successful candidate ideally will have experience of working with children, be flexible, be able to work well within a team and be willing to undertake training.



Duties include

To be responsible for the supervision of pupils during lunchtime and the provision of a safe, stimulating and fun range of indoor and outdoor activities for the pupils during lunch time To lead the Lunchtime Supervisory Assistants in organising a range of play activities appropriate to the needs of the children To support school behaviour management by supervising areas of the school during lunchtimes The post holder will be responsible for the safety, welfare and good behaviour of pupils during lunchtime. To abide by the school policies and procedures including equality procedures



Hours 11:30 to 13:00 term time, 7 hours 30 mins per week



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.



Standard term time only pay is calculated on the basis of the following:

- Number of teaching weeks - 38 weeks; plus

- Public (bank) holidays - 1.6 weeks (8 days); plus

- Individual leave entitlement - 5.4 weeks (27 days) or 6.4 weeks (32 days)

Individual leave entitlement is calculated on the length of continuous service. Employees with less than 5 years service will receive 27 days annual leave. Employees with more than 5 years service will receive 32 days annual leave. For example:



Calculation for employees with less than 5 years service:

38 weeks (term time) + 27 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 45 weeks pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments



Calculation for employees with more than 5 years service:

38 weeks (term time) + 32 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 46 weeks pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments



The post is customer facing and the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.



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: 12th December 2025

Interview date: TBC

Please return completed applications to the school



Etherley Lane Nursery and Primary School

Clarence Gardens,


Bishop Auckland


DJ14 7RB



Tel: 01388 603105

Email: etherleylane@durhamlearning.net

Website: Etherleylane-pri.durham.sch.co.uk