Lunchtime Assistant

Lunchtime Assistant – Queen Mary’s High School

Location:

Queen Mary’s High School, Walsall

Hours:

6.25 per week, term time only (Mon–Fri, 12:50pm–2:05pm)

Salary: NJC Pay Scale, Grade 2 (SCP 2–4), Actual Salary: £3,547–£3,659 per annum

Responsible to:
Assistant Headteacher

Job Purpose: To provide care and supervision for pupils during the school lunch break, ensuring their welfare and safety as directed by senior staff.

• Supervise pupils in the canteen and around the school site.
• Manage the dining hall queue according to the rota.
• Patrol school and “out of bounds” areas.
• Monitor and address food/drink spillages and hazards.
• Assist with pupil needs as appropriate.
• Report incidents and accidents.
• Support and implement the school’s Behaviour Policy.

• Experience working co-operatively and flexibly.
• Ability to relate to young people with differing needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent time management.
• Team player, optimistic, enthusiastic, and supportive.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, and the school’s ethos and values.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 3rd February 2026.

We are committed to safeguarding children and adults. Appropriate vetting, including DBS checks, will be required.

• Entry level

• Part‑time

• Administrative