Lunchtime Learning Support Assistant

Overview

Lunchtime Learning Support Assistant (Primary) – The role is Maternity Cover, Part‑Time during Monday to Wednesday (11:00am – 14:30pm).

Salary: £5,719 per annum. To Start:
January 2026.

• Providing support to children during lunch and at play time, promoting positive behaviour.
• Supporting pupils to access, eat and put away their packed lunches.
• Ensuring the classrooms and playground are clean and tidy before, during and after lunch.
• Supporting pupils requiring additional support during eating times.
• Setting up and clearing up educational/play equipment and resources during lunch time and play time.
• Providing cover while colleagues have their lunch.
• Liaising with teachers, therapists and other staff teams.

• Confidence, enthusiasm and a passion for learning and working with children.
• Excellent English skills (clear written and spoken English) along with good reading, writing and numeracy skills.
• The ability to build good working relationships with children, teachers, parents and carers.
• Experience of working with children with Special Education Needs (SEN), particularly children on the autism spectrum.
• The ability to manage a small group of children with complex social communication needs.
• The ability to promote positive behaviour in a nurturing environment is essential.
• Supporting our students can sometimes be challenging; mental and physical resilience are qualities necessary for all staff.

Friday 23rd January 2026