Lunchtime Assistant - Manor Primary School

Reading Borough Council; Reading; On-site; GBP 2,400 - 3,200; Part time

Job summary

Manor Primary School in Reading is seeking a Lunchtime Assistant to supervise pupils and enhance lunchtime provision, with a start date as soon as possible.

The role is part-time, 5 hours per week (1 hour daily, 12:30–13:30), Monday to Friday, term-time only. Applicants should be good communicators, able to work in a team, support healthy eating, and help with end-of-session tidying and playground supervision. Reading Borough Council application forms only; closing date 05 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Effective communicator, able to work as part of a team.
• Physically fit to meet the demands of the role.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during lunchtime and help develop lunchtime provision.
• Assist with end-of-session clearing and playground supervision.
• Promote healthy eating and support safe, inclusive play.

Job description

Lunchtime Assistant - Manor Primary School

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary £2,795 per year

Contractual hours 5

Basis Part time

Region Term Time Only / Fixed-Term / Part-Time

Job category/type Schools

Date posted 18/09/2026

Job reference SCH3538

Monday to Friday
5 Hours per week, 1 x hour per day (term time only), 12:30-13:30

We are looking to appoint a Lunchtime Assistant to supervise the pupils and develop the lunchtime provision with a start date as soon as possible.

The ideal candidate would need to be an effective communicator who is able to work as part of a team, facilitate positive play experiences, and assist and encourage healthy eating.

Part of the role would involve general clearing away at the end of the session, supervision in the playground and the candidate must be physically fit to meet the demands of the role.

Manor Primary school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Please do not send a CV. For the purposes of equal opportunities, we can only accept Reading Borough Council application forms

For more information and to receive an application pack please telephone the school on

[e-mail]

Closing date: Sunday 05.10.2026