Specialist Teaching Assistant and Lunchtime Supervisor Salary: £15,172 - £15,414 for STA and £2,820 for LS
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours/working pattern: Part Time
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 25 hours per week, Term Time Only plus 1 week (STA) and 5 hours per week, Term Time Only (LS)
Location: Monkgate, York, St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistant with lunchtime duty. We are looking for someone who can support the teaching and learning of all our pupils as well as the expertise to support pupils on a 1:1 basis who have an Education, Health Care Plan.
Applications are invited from candidates who have:
The ability to establish excellent relationships with children and promoting aspirational achievement and progress for all groups of pupils including children with Special Educational Needs
Excellent communication skills and be able to work as part of a team
A good standard of education including maths and English
A teaching assistant qualification or equivalent
IT skills
We can offer:
Enthusiastic children who are curious, independent learners
Excellent personal and professional development opportunities
An experienced and talented team of staff with a supportive Governing Body and wider School / Church community
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Escort pupils to and from the dining area, as necessary.
Ensure that pupils having a school lunch are in the dining hall at the correct time.
Help younger pupils at the servery counter with the proper use of cutlery, and help them cut up their food when necessary.
Assist pupils with the return of used plates, trays, cutlery and beakers, and with the cleaning of tables when lunch is finished.
Supervise pupils eating food brought from home, and ensure that all packed-lunch equipment is cleared away after use.
Report to senior members of staff any child whose diet may give rise for concern.
Take charge of groups of children in the playground or the classroom.
Devise and initiate constructive play opportunities for children when required.
Ensure that children remain within a safe environment, and that they play safely.
Set suitable behaviour standards in line with school policy.
Help children acquire social skills.
Attend to minor accidents sustained during the midday break, and seek appropriate assistance if necessary.
Attend to any pupil who becomes ill during the midday break, and again seek appropriate assistance.
Report to senior members of staff any acts that constitute serious infringements of school rules.
Liaise effectively and professionally with staff, teachers and parents, as required.
Attend training, as required.
For more information about this role and what it will entail, please check the attached job description in the Key documents section.
How to Apply
Simply follow the link below to complete your application:
https://recruit.sampeople.co.uk/Jobboard/Vacancy/Details?campaignref=SCH-NPCAT-0069
Key Documents
Job Description
Key Dates
Closing date: Friday 10th July 2026
Interview: Tuesday 14th July 2026
Interview location: St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Monkgate, York, YO31 7PB
PLEASE NOTE THAT SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH ALL ACADEMY TRUST POLICIES. THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL BE SUBJECT TO FULL ENHANCED DISCLOSURE CHECKS AND THESE WILL BE SUBJECT TO RECHECKING AS APPROPRIATE
North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.
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Specialist Teaching Assistant and Lunchtime Supervisor
Salary: Actual salary: £15,172 - £15,414 (Specialist Teaching Assistant ) and £2,820 for Lunchtime Supervisor
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 25 hours per week, Term Time Only plus 1 week (STA) and 5 hours per week, Term Time Only (LS)
Location: Monkgate, York, St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistant with lunchtime duty. We are looking for someone who can support the teaching and learning of all our pupils as well as the expertise to support pupils on a 1:1 basis who have an Education, Health Care Plan.
Applications are invited from candidates who have:
The ability to establish excellent relationships with children and promoting aspirational achievement and progress for all groups of pupils including children with Special Educational Needs
Excellent communication skills and be able to work as part of a team
A good standard of education including maths and English
A teaching assistant qualification or equivalent
IT skills
We can offer:
Enthusiastic children who are curious, independent learners
Excellent personal and professional development opportunities
An experienced and talented team of staff with a supportive Governing Body and wider School / Church community
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Escort pupils to and from the dining area, as necessary.
Ensure that pupils having a school lunch are in the dining hall at the correct time.
Help younger pupils at the servery counter with the proper use of cutlery, and help them cut up their food when necessary.
Assist pupils with the return of used plates, trays, cutlery and beakers, and with the cleaning of tables when lunch is finished.
Supervise pupils eating food brought from home, and ensure that all packed-lunch equipment is cleared away after use.
Report to senior members of staff any child whose diet may give rise for concern.
Take charge of groups of children in the playground or the classroom.
Devise and initiate constructive play opportunities for children when required.
Ensure that children remain within a safe environment, and that they play safely.
Set suitable behaviour standards in line with school policy.
Help children acquire social skills.
Attend to minor accidents sustained during the midday break, and seek appropriate assistance if necessary.
Attend to any pupil who becomes ill during the midday break, and again seek appropriate assistance.
Report to senior members of staff any acts that constitute serious infringements of school rules.
Liaise effectively and professionally with staff, teachers and parents, as required.
Attend training, as required.
For more information about this role and what it will entail, please check the attached job description in the Key documents section.
How to Apply
Simply follow the link below to complete your application:
https://recruit.sampeople.co.uk/Jobboard/Vacancy/Details?campaignref=SCH-NPCAT-0069
Key Documents
Job Description
Key Dates
Closing date: Friday 10th July 2026
Interview: Tuesday 14th July 2026
Interview location: St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Monkgate, York, YO31 7PB
PLEASE NOTE THAT SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH ALL ACADEMY TRUST POLICIES. THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL BE SUBJECT TO FULL ENHANCED DISCLOSURE CHECKS AND THESE WILL BE SUBJECT TO RECHECKING AS APPROPRIATE
North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.
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Specialist Teaching Assistant and Lunchtime Supervisor
Posted: 01/07/2026
Closing date: 10/07/2026
Closing time: 23:59
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