Salary: £12.65 per hour, £2,790.34 Actual Salary
Grade: AB
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part Time, 5 Hours per week
Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Employed by NYCC on behalf of the Federation of Follifoot and Spofforth Schools with Follifoot as the ‘base’ school.
5 hours per week | Spofforth CofE Primary School, Harrogate
(For the right candidate we may be flexible over the contracted days, 17 years+)
Are you passionate about making a difference to children’s lives?
Join our welcoming village primary school, with delightful pupils, as a Midday Supervisory Assistant!
About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and caring Midday Supervisor to join our small and friendly team and help make our lunchtimes a pleasurable and sociable experience. This role includes: • Supervise the playground area, playing field, cloakrooms and classrooms etc during the lunchtime break.
• Assist with the removal of food and equipment once pupils have eaten their lunch.
• Deal with minor first aid incidents; follow appropriate procedures for recording and reporting.
• Assist in the implementation of appropriate behaviour management strategies as required
• Observe a child or young person’s behaviour, understand its context, and notice any unexpected changes and report any inappropriate behaviour to the correct member of staff.
• Resolve minor disputes between pupils
• Assist in the supervision of other activities during the midday break, including setting out and storing equipment
What We’re Looking For
• Judgemental skills
• Demonstrable interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work successfully in a team.
• Confidentiality.
• Initiative
What We Offer
• Supportive staff team, engaged parents, and a dedicated Governing Body
• Caring environment with a strong vision and ethos
• Delightful pupils in a close-knit school community
• Professional development opportunities through HART Teaching School Alliance, LA, Diocese, and North Yorkshire Safeguarding Board
Safeguarding
• Supportive staff team, engaged parents, and a dedicated Governing Body
• Caring environment with a strong vision and ethos
• Delightful pupils in a close-knit school community
• Professional development opportunities through HART Teaching School Alliance, LA, Diocese, and North Yorkshire Safeguarding Board
Spofforth CofE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
All appointments are subject to the satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks.
We are committed to creating a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.
If you are committed to helping every child thrive and want to be part of a friendly and forward-thinking team, we’d love to hear from you!
Visits to the school prior to application are welcomed and encouraged and can be arranged by calling our administrator Clare Horner, based at Spofforth School, on 01937 590655. Please also contact the school for an informal conversation about the role.
Applicants should complete the standard NYCC application form and send via email to: office@ffspschools.co.uk.
Key Documents
Key Dates
Closing Date: 15.10.2025
Interviews: Week Commencing 20.10.2025
Start Date: ASAP
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