Lunchtime Controller - The Addinton School

Reading Borough Council; Reading; On-site; GBP 4,500 - 4,700; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free Car Parking

Staff Wellbeing Group

Flu Vaccinations

Private Medical Scheme Access

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Reading Borough Council seeks a Lunchtime Controller for Addington School in Reading. The role involves supporting lunchtime routines, helping children with meals, and keeping areas tidy for the afternoon session.

The post is part-time, term-time only, with 7.5 contractual hours, offering a chance to work in a respected special school within a trusted trust and development-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Providing support during lunch breaks, assisting with setting out tables for lunch
• Assisting children with eating lunch and keeping the lunch area clean
• Supervising children inside and outside the building and supporting with personal care

Job description

Lunchtime Controller - The Addinton School

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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 SCH3544

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.

Location: Woodley Only

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, Employee Assistance Provider with access to counselling and GP service

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 main site in Woodley and are interested in hearing from applicants with previous experience of supporting children and young people with special educational needs.

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.

ASCENDANCY PARTNERSHIP TRUST - STRONGER AND BETTER TOGETHER