Lunchtime Assistant

GLF Schools; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Generous holiday allowance

Work life and family friendly policies

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Aureus Primary School, part of GLF Schools, is recruiting a Lunchtime Supervisor for a fixed-term role until the end of the academic year. You will support children during lunch in the dining room and help maintain a calm, positive environment.

The role is part-time, 11:30am to 1:00pm, five days a week, with pay aligned to the Associate 1 scale (£24,686 full-time equivalent) and £13.15 per hour pro rata.

Qualifications

• An excellent role model to children and colleagues.
• Positive, open-minded professional supporting school ethos.

Responsibilities

• Support lunchtime service and keep dining area orderly.
• Supervise children during lunch and support staff as needed.
• Build positive relationships with children and adults.

Skills

Friendly

Reliable

Team player

Pro-active

Job description

EmployerAureus Primary School and NurseryLocationDidcot, OxfordshireContract TypeFixed term contractHoursPart Time, Term TimeContract LengthAcademic yearSalaryGLF Associate 1 - £13.15 per hourPosted14th October 2026Start DateAs Soon As PossibleExpires22nd October 2026 09:30 AMContract TypeFixed term contractStart DateAs Soon As PossibleJob ID1579704Job ReferenceAPS016Start DateAs Soon As PossibleContract Type :Fixed term contractContract Length: Academic yearJob ID: 1579704Aureus Primary School are looking to add to our lunchtime team with a fixed term cover role until the end of the academic year. The successful candidate will be a friendly and reliable team member with an interest in working with and supporting children. The role is varied and encompasses supporting all children during their lunch time in the dining room.Your OpportunityYou will support the efficient running of the lunchtime service as part of a busy school day. We are looking for pro-active individuals to work collaboratively and flexibly within our team, build good working relationships with both children and adults and demonstrate a respectful and caring attitude towards all our children. The requirement is to cover the lunch shift from 11.30 - 1pm but there can be some flexibility around this.What we are looking for An excellent role model to children, colleagues and parents, exemplifying our core principle of kindness A positive, open-minded professional actively supportive of the ethos, vision and values of the schoolAbout The Didcot ClusterAureus Primary School and Manor Primary School make up the Didcot Cluster, a newly established cluster of schools overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Aureus Primary School and Manor Primary School, the wider Oxfordshire cluster includes; William Morris, Longford Park, Hardwick and Cherry Fields. This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.Join the GLF Schools CommunityAs a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 20,000 pupilsFounded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of EnglandWe work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identityCommitted to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible educationGLF Schools Employment OfferGLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and FlourishAccess to our highly competitive Local Government Pension SchemeFlexible working optionsGenerous holiday allowanceWork life and family friendly policiesEmployee wellbeing initiativesAccess to a staff benefits portalCommunity and collaboration working modelPlease read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.The DetailsStart date: ASAPContract type: Part Time / Fixed until the end of academic yearWorking Pattern: 11.30am to 1.00pm 5 days a week (7.5 hours a week)Pay Scale: Associate 1 - £24,686 Actual pay: £13.15 per hour / £4,310 pro rata, per annumClosing date for advert: 22nd October 2026Interview: TBCGLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.View all jobs from school