Lunchtime Controller - Park Lane Primary School

Reading Borough Council; Reading; On-site; GBP 3,700 - 3,800; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

Park Lane Primary School in Reading is seeking three Lunchtime Controllers to join our warm and friendly team, working across the Infants and Juniors site. You will help provide a secure and happy environment for children at lunchtime through supervision inside the school, outside play areas and within the dining area.

The role is 6.25 hours per week, term time only, on-site, and is a permanent position with Reading Borough Council as the employer.

Qualifications

• Requires lots of energy, enthusiasm and patience.
• Flexible and able to work well within a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and pupils.
• Understanding of Safeguarding and Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Responsibilities

• Supervising the clearing up of games and toys inside and outside.
• Using the School’s Behaviour Policy to manage pupil behaviour.
• Assisting children in the dining room and encouraging healthy eating.

Skills

Energy

Team player

Communication

Job description

Lunchtime Controller - Park Lane Primary School

6.25 hours per week (to cover across 11.45 – 1.40pm Monday – Friday (hours TBC)) - Term Time only - Required ASAP

We are seeking to appoint three Lunchtime Controllers to join our warm and friendly team at Park Lane Primary School, working across the Infants and Juniors site, where you will be a valuable part of the team and help provide a secure and happy environment for children at lunchtime through supervision inside the school, outside play areas and within the dining area.

Park Lane is situated in a residential area of Tilehurst, and we pride ourselves on creating a welcoming school community where every child is valued and supported to thrive.

We are looking for someone who has:

Lots of energy, enthusiasm and patience

Is flexible and can work well within a team

Has a sense of humour

Ability to communicate effectively with other staff and pupils in the school.

Patience, fairness and a responsible attitude.

Show an understanding for Safeguarding and Keeping Children Safe in Education

Supervising the clearing up of games and toys (inside and outside)

Using the School’s Behaviour Policy to manage pupil behaviour.

Assisting children in the dining room and encouraging healthy eating.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Lunchtime Controller - Park Lane Primary School

Company: Reading Borough Council

Salary: £3,657 to £3,666 a year

Hours: Part-time

Location: Reading, RG31 5AS

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 15 Oct 2026

Closing date: 8 Nov 2026

Summary

6.25 hours per week (to cover across 11.45 – 1.40pm Monday – Friday (hours TBC)) - Term Time only - Required ASAP

We are seeking to appoint three Lunchtime Controllers to join our warm and friendly team at Park Lane Primary School, working across the Infants and Juniors site, where you will be a valuable part of the team and help provide a secure and happy environment for children at lunchtime through supervision inside the school, outside play areas and within the dining area.

Park Lane is situated in a residential area of Tilehurst, and we pride ourselves on creating a welcoming school community where every child is valued and supported to thrive.

We are looking for someone who has:

Lots of energy, enthusiasm and patience

Is flexible and can work well within a team

Has a sense of humour

Ability to communicate effectively with other staff and pupils in the school.

Patience, fairness and a responsible attitude.

Show an understanding for Safeguarding and Keeping Children Safe in Education

Main duties involve:

Supervising the clearing up of games and toys (inside and outside)

Using the School’s Behaviour Policy to manage pupil behaviour.

Assisting children in the dining room and encouraging healthy eating.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.