Lunchtime Assistant

Salary: £24,796, BG4, N3

Actual Salary: £4,299

Contract: Part Time / Permanent

Hours: 11.45 am to 1.15 pm, Monday to Friday, 7.5 Weekly Hours

Closing date: 27 April 2026

Interview date: 1 May 2026

Purpose:

As a Lunchtime Assistant, you will ensure that all pupils are well-supervised and safe while providing the guidance and encouragement they need to enjoy a healthy meal. You will be skilled at initiating play and lead engaging activities that help children enjoy their break times, ensuring they return to their classrooms relaxed and ready for afternoon learning. You will share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every child, acting in their best interests and maintaining a practical approach to their wellbeing. You will work closely with a supportive school team to suggest and implement new ways to improve lunchtimes, communicate effectively with colleagues about pupil progress, and bring a professional and positive approach to every aspect of the school day.

Duties (further details in the attached application pack):

• Accompany pupils from their classrooms to the dining halls in a safe and orderly manner.
• Supervise pupils while they eat and provide the encouragement and time needed for them to finish a healthy cooked meal or packed lunch.
• Lead and initiate play activities and games both outside and indoors during wet play to ensure children are engaged and safe.
• Suggest and implement new ways to improve the efficiency and standards of pupils' lunchtimes.
• Respond to behaviour concerns in line with the school policy and report any relevant issues regarding eating or conduct to the appropriate staff member.
• Administer first aid or carry out intimate care where appropriate and in accordance with school policies.
• Operate at all times in the best interests of the pupils while complying with trust policies regarding safeguarding and health and safety.

We offer:

• Enhanced CPD, including access to professional networks across the Trust
• Paid induction and training suited to the role
• Confidential access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Free parking
• Use of the Cycle Scheme
• Paid completion of a DBS check
• Flu vaccination vouchers
• Free eye tests (where the employee is desk-based)
• Where eligible, automatic enrolment to the relevant pension scheme
• Honouring of continuous service earned in the Local Authority

Fluency Duty

This role has been identified as falling within the definition of requiring fluency in spoken English. You will be required to speak English with confidence and be able to conduct a conversation and answer questions for extended periods of time.

Safeguarding Statement

Amplify Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance. Our policy and practice is in line with the Department for Education’s ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ most recent Guidance. We ensure that all appropriate measures are applied in relation to everyone who works for the Trust who is likely to be perceived by the children as a safe and trustworthy adult. Safer recruitment practice includes scrutinising applicants, online checks, verifying identity and academic or vocational qualifications, obtaining professional and character references, checking previous employment history and ensuring that a candidate has the health and physical capacity for the job.