Lunchtime Classroom Assistant

Oaklands School; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 6,000; Part time

Job summary

A special education school in Hounslow is hiring a part-time Lunchtime Classroom Assistant to support students with autism and complex needs. The ideal candidate should possess excellent team-working and communication skills and be physically fit to handle personal care tasks. Responsibilities include providing direct support during lunchtimes and maintaining a safe environment. Training and benefits are offered, and a DBS check is required. Interviews will be held on 9th February 2026, with a start date as soon as possible.

Benefits

Excellent training and support programmes

Pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

On-site gym

Coffee shop with discounts

Qualifications

• Must be physically fit to undertake personal care duties.
• Excellent team-working and communication skills required.
• Must pass a satisfactory fully enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to students during lunchtimes.
• Assist with toileting, feeding, and personal care.
• Collaborate with staff to promote inclusive practice.

Skills

Team-working skills

Communication skills

Physical fitness

Job description

Lunchtime Classroom Assistant – High Oaks Secondary (Part Time)

Oaklands is an outstanding special school serving the London Borough of Hounslow that provides specialist education to students with severe learning difficulties, profound and multiple difficulties and autism. We have a Primary school (New Oaks) and a Secondary school (High Oaks). We are based across two different sites with both our school buildings offering state-of-the-art facilities for our students.

About the Role

Due to our continued expansion, we are looking for enthusiastic Lunchtime Classroom Assistant staff to join our Secondary school working with students who have Autism and Complex Needs. As well as being calm and patient, you will need good team‑working skills and be passionate about supporting students with special educational needs. Applicants must be physically fit and willing to undertake all aspects of personal care including toileting and feeding. We believe that all of our students are capable of making outstanding progress and we want to appoint individuals who share this belief.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to students during lunchtimes, ensuring a calm and safe environment.
• Assist with toileting, feeding and personal care as required.
• Collaborate with staff and support workers to promote inclusive practice.
• Maintain a clean and orderly classroom and break area.
• Support pupils’ social and emotional development as part of the classroom routine.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Physical fitness to undertake personal care duties.
• Excellent team‑working and communication skills.
• Pass a satisfactory fully enhanced DBS check and provide references.
• Success in a 26‑week probation period.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Benefits

• Excellent training and support programmes.
• Pension scheme.
• Employee assistance programme.
• On‑site gym, showering facilities and coffee shop with discounted barista coffee.
• Additional well‑being benefits.

Application Process

Contact HR at 0208 560 3569 (option 3) or email [e-mail]. Please complete the application form and email it to [e-mail]. Visits to the school are welcome. CVs will not be accepted. No agencies please.

Recruitment Dates & Contract

Closing date: 9.00am Wednesday 4th February 2026.

Interview date: Monday 9th February 2026.

Start date: ASAP.

Pay scale: Hounslow Scale 4 point 7. Actual salary: £5,641 per annum.

Contract type: Permanent, term time only (38 weeks).

Hours of work: 8 hours per week – Monday 11:50am to 13:50pm, Tuesday to Friday 11:50am to 13:20pm.

Details of this post are available on the school’s website: www.oaklands.hounslow.sch.uk.