Lunchtime Assistant

Percy Hedley Foundation; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Have the school holidays off!

Loyalty awards starting at 2 years’/yr

Wellbeing support (including health &c

Contributory Pension Scheme

Induction and ongoing training

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to rewards scheme to save on购物

Blue Light Card

Cycle to Work Scheme

Nexus Travel Corporate Pop Card

Job summary

The Percy Hedley Foundation is recruiting a Lunchtime Assistant to support students at Hedley’s College during lunchtime. The role is part-time, 20 hours per week, 10am to 2pm, term time only (39 weeks), working as part of a team under the college teacher.

Extensive training and support are provided. The foundation offers benefits including school holidays off, loyalty awards after 2 years, wellbeing support, a contributory pension, induction and ongoing training, and various staff perks.

Qualifications

• Support students during lunchtime periods.
• Extensive support and training provided.
• Team-based role under college teacher.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to support students at lunch times.
• Follow directions from the college teacher to ensure safe, supportive lunchtime experiences.
• Participate in the college's training and development opportunities.

Job description

The Percy Hedley Foundation is one of the largest regional charities supporting people with a range of learning and physical needs. We take a person centred, flexible approach to the care and support we provide. We have five sites providing specialist education, adult day services, residential care and independent supported living to our service users. Our sites are based in Forest Hall, Killingworth, Jesmond, Newcastle City Centre and North Shields.

We work towards excellence every day and our team members are committed to delivering the very best outcomes for the people we support. Our dynamic and flexible service is tailored to the specific needs of the individual, making it easier to live, learn and be part of a world adapting to change.

The Role

We are looking to recruit a Lunchtime Assistant to work lunchtimes in our outstanding Hedley’s College. The main role of the Lunchtime Assistant is to work as part of a team as directed by the college teacher to support students during lunchtime periods. The successful candidates will receive extensive support and training.

The role is part time 20 hours, 5 days a week 10am until 2pm. This role is term time only (39 weeks).

For more information, please contact our recruitment team on 0191 2381301 (We politely request no calls from recruitment agencies in relation to this post)

Why Work for Us

We encourage career development and progression. We run a robust training programme and also have development opportunities both within school and across the wider Foundation.

We also offer the following benefits to staff:

• Have the school holidays off!
• Loyalty awards starting at 2 years’ service
• Wellbeing support (including occupational health, physio services and counselling services)
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Induction and ongoing training
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a rewards scheme designed to save money on shopping
• Access to Blue Light Card
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to discounted Nexus Travel Corporate Pop Card (payments spread over 12 months and deducted from salary each month)

[TTO roles only] Salary amounts quoted are from 1 September to 31 August and therefore, if you commence employment part way through the academic year, it will be subject to an equated salary adjustment.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS and barring checks as well as other employment clearances such as referencing in line with our regulator’s legislation requirements.

Please note that this role is classed as regulated activity as it involves working directly with children and/or vulnerable adults. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-declaration form prior to interview, and all candidates will be subject to an online check prior to interview. The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013, 2020 & 2023) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected' and are not subject to disclosure toemployers, andcannot betaken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

Please note it is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and the Percy Hedley Foundation has the right to respond appropriately.

As a disability confident employer who is registered and accredited by the scheme, we would encourage all applications but please reach out if you require any guidance or support in your application.

Please access the following link for our vulnerable adults protection policy:

This advert will close at midnight on 30th September 2026.