Job description
Are you considering a career working with young people? This entry level role is ideal for you!
Our Opportunity
We are seeking friendly, resilient, and enthusiastic people to join our team as Midday Supervisory Assistants.
This part-time position plays a vital role in ensuring that pupils have a safe, enjoyable and positive lunchtime experience, both in the dining hall and the wider school grounds.
This role would suit anyone looking for work that fits around other commitments, those considering a career working with young people, or individuals wishing to gain valuable experience before progressing to a Teaching Assistant role.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise students during lunch breaks in dining areas, corridors, social spaces and outdoor areas.
- Monitor student behaviour and encourage positive conduct in line with the school's behaviour expectations.
- Assist with maintaining a safe and orderly environment throughout the lunchtime period.
- Support students in accessing and participating in lunchtime activities.
- Respond appropriately to incidents and concerns, escalating matters to relevant staff where necessary.
- Provide basic first aid when required and ensure incidents are recorded and reported in accordance with school procedures.
- Help to resolve minor disagreements between students and promote respectful relationships.
- Report any safeguarding, welfare or behavioural concerns to the appropriate member of staff.
The successful candidate will have
- An understanding of health, safety and hygiene requirements
- Relevant experience of working with, or supporting, children / young people
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Whitby School
Community school · Secondary · Ages 11–19
- Pupils
- 1,041
- Avg teacher salary
- £46,741
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 18.4:1
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
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Location
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Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 1LA
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- Salary
- Grade AB, £13.28 per hour
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Part time
- Posted
- 10 September 2026
- Closing date
- 28 September 2026
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