Breakfast Club and Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Part time - term time
Advert Start Date:
03/08/2026
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 20/08/2026 23:59
Salary:
Grade B, SCP 3 (£24,796 per annum, pro rata)
Hours per week:
11 Hours and 40 Minutes per Week (7:40am to 8:40am and 11:45am to 1:05pm, Monday to Friday)
Job Category:
Schools - Support
Employment Location:
St Joseph’s Catholic Junior School, Birtley, Chester-le-Street, DH3
Further Information
Location: St Joseph’s Catholic Infant and Junior Schools, Birtley, Chester-le-Street, DH3
Salary: Grade B, SCP 3 (£24,796 per annum, pro rata)
Hours: 11 Hours and 40 Minutes per Week (7:40am to 8:40am and 11:45am to 1:05pm, Monday to Friday), Permanent Contract, Term Time Only (38 Weeks per Year)
The Federation of St Joseph’s Catholic Infant and Junior schools requires a committed breakfast club and lunchtime supervisory assistant who is reliable and conscientious and is able to work as part of a team.
We pride ourselves on the warm, family atmosphere we provide for our children. The uniqueness of our small community means that every member of staff knows every child well and this enables us to develop very strong relationships with all of our families. The senior leadership team are unashamedly ambitious for the schools.
The federated schools were the only school in Gateshead LA to have been selected as part of the DfE 2022 School Rebuild Programme. Consequently, we hope to have a new school site within the next two years, which seeks to bring together the two school communities, to form one family.
We are proud to be part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, a family of secondary, middle, primary and first schools in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. Our schools are located in Northumberland, Gateshead, Sunderland and Durham Bishop Wilkinson is the largest catholic education trust in the North East of England.
The successful candidate will have experience working with children, work well in a team and be able to support the Catholic ethos of the school. This post is not open to job share.
Duties include:
Supervising hand washing and preparing for breakfast
Maintaining good food hygiene practice as well as all statutory checks to ensure the schools maintain a food hygiene rating
Supervising children during breakfast club in the school and on the playground
Cutting up food into manageable chunks for our youngest children
Encouraging children with food, promoting good manners and healthy choices
Assist to clear tables, wipe down and maintain general cleanliness of the lunch area
Maintain each child’s dignity when eating – ensuring their dietary and medical needs are met.
Communicate effectively with pupils, maintaining good behaviour according to the school's behaviour policy.
St. Joseph’s Catholic Infant and Junior Schools are an Equal Opportunities Employer. We want to develop a more diverse workforce and we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community.
How to Apply:
To complete an online application form please click the 'Apply Now' button.
Closing Date: Thursday 20th August 2026
Shortlisting Date: TBC
Interview Date: TBC
The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced DBS check. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.