1:1 Lunchtime Support Assistant

Southampton City Council; Southampton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time only

Training and development opportunities

Welcoming and supportive team

Job summary

Banister Primary School is seeking a reliable and caring Midday Supervisory Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a pupil during lunchtimes. You will help with meals, routines, and foster a safe, inclusive lunchtime environment.

We’re looking for someone patient, with good communication, who can work calmly as part of a team to support the pupil’s wellbeing and development during term-time only.

Qualifications

• Calm, patient and caring approach.
• Enjoys working with children and supporting their development.
• Experience with children (desirable).
• Experience supporting children with additional needs or SEND (desirable).
• Confidence in supporting positive behaviour.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, flexible and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Positive attitude towards working within a school environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 supervision and support for a named pupil during lunchtime.
• Support the pupil with meals and lunchtime routines.
• Encourage positive behaviour, social interaction and inclusive play.
• Help maintain a safe, calm and well-structured environment.
• Support the pupil's emotional, social and personal development.
• Respond appropriately to minor incidents and report concerns.
• Follow safeguarding, behaviour and health and safety policies at all times.
• Undertake general lunchtime supervisory duties across the school as needed.
• Undertake additional duties to support lunchtime provision.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Patient

Caring

Communication skills

Team player

Reliability

Flexible

Positive attitude

Job description

Banister Primary School is seeking a reliable and caring Midday Supervisory Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a pupil during lunchtimes. You will help with meals, routines, and foster a safe, inclusive lunchtime environment.

We’re looking for someone patient, with good communication, who can work calmly as part of a team to support the pupil’s wellbeing and development during term-time only.