Lunchtime Assistant

MyNewTerm; Reading; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-Time only

Friendly team

Supportive environment

Job summary

Radstock Primary School in Reading is seeking a Lunchtime Assistant for the Autumn 2026 term-time schedule. The role involves supporting lunchtime supervision and maintaining a safe, positive environment during lunch hours.

The ideal candidate is well organised, respects confidentiality, enjoys a busy setting and contributes to the school ethos. The post is 5 hours 25 minutes per week, Monday to Friday, term-time only, at £13.28 per hour (NJC Grade 2 SCP3).

Qualifications

• Well organised and reliable
• Understands the need for sensitivity and confidentiality
• Enjoys working in a busy environment
• Contributes to the school's ethos and aims

Responsibilities

• Support lunchtime supervision and activities
• Help maintain a safe, calm and positive lunchtime environment
• Collaborate with Lunchtime Assistants and school staff

Skills

Organised

Confidentiality

Busy environment

Ethos contribution

Job description

Lunchtime Assistant Autumn 2026

5 hrs 25min / week Mon-Fri Term-Time Only X 2

Working within our SEN provision in the main school

Radstock Primary School is a “happy, nurturing and welcoming community” (Ofsted January 2022) and looking to continue to build on our recent Ofsted successes. We are an ambitious school where children are encouraged to “make a positive difference to society” and “the curriculum is interesting and well-designed” (Ofsted January 2022). Radstock Primary School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic lunchtime controller to join our dynamic team.

The school requires a friendly, well-motivated person to work with our team of Lunchtime Assistants.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is well organised
• Understands the need for sensitivity and confidentiality
• Enjoys working in a busy environment
• Will contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school

We can offer:

• A welcoming, caring ethos
• A large well-resourced primary school with strong links with the wider community
• Excellent working environment
• Experienced and dedicated team of staff and governors
• Active and supportive parents and governors.

Hours: 5 hours 25minutes /week 12pm - 1.05pm (Mon to Fri Term-Time only)

£13.28 per hour NJC Grade 2 SCP3

Contact the school office if you would like to arrange a visit to the school. Phone number 0118 969050

Radstock Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to Satisfactory Disclosure Clearance and a ‘prohibition from teaching’ check will be completed if successful. We reserve the right to close applications early.