Lunchtime Assistant - 10 hours per week

Middleton St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School; Leeds; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Middleton St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is seeking a reliable lunchtime supervisor to support Reception children during the first 45 minutes of lunch, then oversee the class for the remainder of lunchtime. You will assist with handwashing, food preparation, clearing spills and organizing games in the playground.

The role requires two references and an enhanced DBS check. Please apply via the enclosed form or the DfE site; interviews on Tue 10th November 2026.

Qualifications

• Two good references and an enhanced DBS check are required.
• Reliable and energetic candidate who can supervise children during lunch.

Responsibilities

• Support a child in Reception during the first 45 minutes of lunchtime.
• Collect classes and take children to wash hands.
• Assist with cutting up food and wiping up spills.
• Organise games in the playground and supervise play.
• Oversee outdoor activities in all weathers.

Skills

Reliability

Energetic

Job description

Thank you for your interest in this post.

We are looking to employ someone who is reliable and energetic!

The rolewill involve supporting a child in Reception during lunchtime for the first 45minutes of lunchtime then, collecting classes, taking children to wash theirhands and say the lunchtime prayer, cutting up food, wiping up spills,organising games in the playground and supporting and supervising play – being outsidein all weathers!

Please complete the application form enclosed and return to the schooloffice before Friday 6th November or complete the onlineform on the DfE website:

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 10th November 2026.

All posts require two good references and an enhanced DBS check to becarried out. One of these references can be a personal reference (this cannotbe from a relative).

We look forward to hearing from you.