Lunch Support Worker - College

THE NATIONAL CENTRE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WITH EPILEPSY CHARITABLE TRUST; Lingfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Free parking

Onsite dining subsidies

Rewards program

Pension scheme

Career progression

Job summary

St Piers is seeking a caring Lunchtime Support Worker to join our college team in Lingfield. The role supports students with SEN during lunch, helping with eating, social interaction and lunchtime routines within a safe, inclusive environment.

You will work with young people with a range of needs, including learning disabilities and autism, supporting them with daily lunchtime activities. Training is provided; DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• Patience, kindness and confidence when working with young people with SEN.
• Good communication with students and staff.
• Reliable and punctual; training provided for SEN duties.

Responsibilities

• Support students during lunchtime to assist eating and drinking.
• Assist with moving safely between areas.
• Promote positive behaviour and social interaction.
• Support individual needs per care plans.
• Ensure safety and wellbeing at all times.
• Collaborate with teaching and support staff.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Reliability

SEN experience

Job description

Lunchtime Support Worker - College

15 hours per week - 11:00am- 2:00pm Monday to Friday

Term-time only (38weeks)

£12.71 to £13.09 per hour (DOE)

St. Piers is committed to safeguarding and protecting our students and promotes the welfare of all learners. All recruitment activities follow theguidance outlined inKeeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), and Safer Recruitment (NSPCC). All successful applicants aresubject to completion of our pre-employment screening and vetting process, in full. This includes a relevantDisclosure Certificate (DBS) with relevantBarring Service checks, and referencingbeforeemployment can commence.

Would you like to represent St Piers, an incredible place for children and young adults with special educational needs and disabilities to thrive?

About the Role

We are seeking a caring, reliable and enthusiasticLunchtime Support Workerto join our team within our college setting. This role is vital in supporting our students during the lunchtime period, helping to create a safe, positive and inclusive environment.

You will work with young people with a range of special educational needs, including learning disabilities, autism and associated needs, supporting them with eating, social interaction and lunchtime routines.

Key Responsibilities

• Support students during lunch, including encouragement with eating and drinking
• Assist students with moving safely between areas
• Promote positive behaviour and social interaction
• Support individual needs in line with care and support plans
• Ensure students’ safety and wellbeing at all times
• Work collaboratively with teaching and support staff

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Is patient, kind and confident working with young people with SEN
• Has a positive and flexible approach
• Can communicate effectively with students and staff
• Is reliable and punctual
• Has experience working with SEN (desirable but not essential – training provided)

More about St Piers

St Piers sits in the Education Directorate of Young Epilepsy, the leading national charity working exclusively to improve the lives of children and young people with epilepsy or associated conditions. We are a non-maintained residential special school for 4–25-year-olds, and we are an innovative and creative School and College for students with SEND, and a large percentage of our cohort have Epilepsy, autism, and severe learning difficulties, along with communication difficulties.

St Piers provides a variety of interactive and inclusive environments, both indoors and outdoors, that support the pursuit of ambitions and aspirations through a range of exciting and creative spaces. Our students are at the heart of the learning experience by providing an environment where everyone can progress and gain new skills.

St Piers is a Centre of Excellence [IQM] for Inclusion and is a member of Challenge Partners [Quality Assurance Review (2019) judged ‘outstanding’].

St Piers School is rated ‘Good’ [Ofsted 2023].

St Piers College is rated ‘Outstanding’ [Ofsted 2024].

To find out more about St. Piers and to take a virtual tour of our campus, search "St Piers School and College" in your internet browser.

St Piers is part of Young Epilepsy. To find out more about Young Epilepsy, search "Young Epilepsy" in your internet browser.

As an employee of St. Piers, you will receive…

• Comprehensive training and development opportunities
• Free parking onsite
• Subsidised onsite dining in our beautiful restaurant
• Your Rewards – access to nationwide discounts and benefits
• An occupational pension scheme
• Genuine opportunities for career progression

Did you know we offer accommodation onsite? Often these are well below the market average. We are always happy to explore how we can accommodate specific requirements.

INDCollege

Lunch Support Worker / No Weekends / College

Lingfield, Surrey, United Kingdom

RH7 6PW

£12.71 to £13.09 per hour

Permanent - Full-time

Closing date: 07/11/2026

Job reference: MT1692690LinLSWNWC

Documents

Priv Notice - Recruitment v7.pdf

Support Worker - Lunchtime - Feb 2023.pdf

Lunch Support Worker / No Weekends / College

Lingfield, Surrey, United Kingdom

£12.71 to £13.09 per hour