Lunchtime Assistant

Birchwood Primary School; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Birchwood Primary School in Ipswich is seeking a Lunchtime Assistant to join our dedicated team. You will help supervise pupils during lunch, assist in the kitchen, and support daily welfare of children in the dining area.

We value a flexible, team-oriented approach, willingness to participate in all aspects of school life, and the ability to use initiative. The role is permanent, 11.30am–1.30pm daily, with a pay rate of £13.29 per hour.

Qualifications

• a flexible approach
• a willingness to work as part of a team
• the ability to use their initiative
• a commitment to professional development

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during lunch and ensure safety.
• Assist in the kitchen as required.
• Support pupil welfare and behaviour during dining.

Skills

Flexible

Teamwork

Initiative

School involvement

Job description

• Birchwood Primary School
• Address: Martlesham Health, Ipswich, Suffolk IP5 3SP
• Salary: £13.29 per hour
• Hours: Daily 11.30am - 1.30pm
• Contract: Permanent, required from2 November 2026
• Reference: 5592

Birchwood Primary School is looking for aLunchtime Assistant.

We are looking for a keen, reliable and hardworking person to join our dedicated Lunchtime team to provide a high standard of support to the kitchen and supervision of pupils during lunch times at Birchwood Primary School.

You will have:

• a flexible approach and ability to work as part of a team
• a willingness to fully participate in all aspects of school life
• the ability to use their initiative
• a commitment to professional development.

Birchwood is federated with Holbrook Primary School as part of Birchwood and Holbrook Partnership of Schools.

We are continually working to improve Birchwood Primary School and are incredibly passionate about its future, we want you to join us and share the passion for this journey.

Closing date: 9 am, 19 October 2026.

Interview date: 20 October 2026.

Birchwood Primary School is committed to equality of opportunity for all members of our school community. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children: we have rigorous policies and procedures for staff conduct, child protection and security and the interview will include questions about safeguarding children.As part of our commitment to child protection and welfare, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).Please note that it is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.