Lunch Time Learning Support Assistant (Term-Time)
About This Role
Lunchtime Learning Support Assistant
Position Type: Part-Time, Term-Time (approximately 36 weeks per year)
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday (11:00 – 14:30)
Compensation: £9,924 annually, plus a central London allowance of £1,000 per year.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Are you eager to join a collaborative team of dedicated educators, therapists, and learning support assistants committed to helping children with social and communication challenges flourish?
Do you possess a strong enthusiasm for learning, outstanding interpersonal abilities, and exhibit confidence, enthusiasm, calmness, supportiveness, resilience, and adaptability?
We invite you to apply to be part of our growing team due to increasing student numbers.
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated Lunch-Time Assistant to join our Teaching Team, where you will support children during lunchtime and playtime.
What the role entails:
• Assisting children during lunch and playtime, encouraging positive behavior.
• Keeping the lunch and play areas clean and organized before, during, and after meals.
• Setting up and tidying equipment and resources during lunch and playtime.
• Providing Teaching Assistant coverage while colleagues take their lunch breaks.
• Collaborating with teachers, therapists, and other staff members.
The ideal candidate will possess:
• Confidence, enthusiasm, and a genuine passion for learning and engaging with children.
• Strong English language skills (both written and spoken), along with proficient reading, writing, and numeracy abilities.
• The capability to establish positive working relationships with children, teachers, parents, and caregivers.
• Experience in working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), particularly those on the Autism Spectrum.
• Skills to manage a small group of children with complex social communication needs.
• A commitment to promoting positive behavior in a supportive environment is crucial.
• The role can be challenging, so mental and physical resilience are essential traits for all staff.
Application Deadline: Monday, 20th April 2026