Lunchtime Controller - The Addington School

Reading Borough Council; Reading; On-site; GBP 3,800 - 5,200; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free Car Parking

Staff Wellbeing Group

Flu Vaccinations

Access to Private Medical Scheme

Job summary

Addington School in Reading is seeking a part-time Lunchtime Controller to support pupils during lunch breaks. You will help set tables, supervise students, assist with eating, and keep the lunch area clean for the afternoon session.

We cater for pupils aged 3–19 with SEND across two sites. The role requires DBS checks and safeguarding commitments; experience with children and young people is desirable. Training and development are encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with setting out tables for lunch and helping children eat.
• Ensure lunch area is cleaned and tidy for the afternoon session.
• Supervise children inside and outside the building and support with personal care as needed.

Job description

Lunchtime Controller - The Addington School

location_on Reading

location_on Reading 18/10/2026

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

Job details

Salary £4,479 per annum plus £269 SEN Allowance per annum

Contractual hours 7.5

Basis Part time

Region Term Time Only / Permanent / Part-Time

Job category/type Schools

Date posted 18/09/2026

Job reference SCH3543

Addington school is part of the Ascendancy Partnership Trust, a multi-academy trust with deep community roots across the Berkshire area composed of a family of SEN schools all specialising in learning difficulties. Our main school site is located in Woodley, Reading and we also have a smaller Early Years Centre located in Farley Hill.

We can offer:

• The opportunity to work in a special school judged ‘outstanding’ with a highly experienced Senior Leadership Team
• An environment committed to staff development and growing leadership
• A school with a coaching and collaborative culture
• Membership of an inclusive learning community with SEND expertise
• A school where creativity and innovation is encouraged
• Local Government Pension Scheme, Free Car Parking, Staff Wellbeing Group, Flu Vaccinations, Access to Private Medical Scheme

Addington School offers an environment committed to staff development and a route into teaching for candidates looking for a stepping stone onto the SEND teacher ladder.

Providing support during lunch breaks, the role will involve assisting with setting out tables for lunch, assist the children with eating their lunch and ensuring that the lunch area is clean and tidy for the afternoon session.

You will also be required to ensure that the children are engaged in suitable activities that may involve supervising the children inside and outside of the building and supporting with personal care.

We cater for pupils aged 3 - 19 years with special educational needs and disabilities across two sites located in Woodley and Farley Hill.

We currently have vacancies available at our Early Years Centre in Farley Hill and are interested in hearing from applicants with previous experience of supporting children and young people with special educational needs.

Please contact Amanda Cherry, HR Manager on 0118 966 9073 if you wish to discuss further.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Addington 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 employees of Addington School are required to undergo safeguarding checks which will include reference checks and enhanced DBS check. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK

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