Lunchtime Learning Support Assistant - Secondary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd. is seeking a Lunchtime Learning Support Assistant (Secondary) for a part-time, permanent role in London. The role runs Monday to Friday, 11:00am–14:30pm, with no work during school holidays, and a salary from £9,924 per annum. Starting September 2026, please apply early.

The role involves supporting children during lunch and playtime, promoting positive behaviour, and collaborating with teaching staff to maintain a safe, nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent English skills with clear written and spoken English.
• Strong reading, writing and numeracy abilities.
• Ability to promote positive behaviour and manage groups.
• Ability to build effective relationships with children, teachers and carers.
• Experience with children with Special Education Needs (SEN), especially Autism.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to children during lunch and playtime.
• Ensure lunch and play areas are clean and tidy.
• Set up and clear away equipment during lunch and playtime.
• Provide TA cover during staff lunch breaks.
• Liaise with teachers, therapists and staff.

Skills

Excellent English

Reading & numeracy

Behaviour management

Relationship building

SEN experience (Autism)

Job description

Lunchtime Learning Support Assistant (Secondary)

The role is a Permanent, Part-Time only role.

Monday - Friday: (11:00am – 14:30pm) No working required during school holidays

Salary from: £9,924 per annum

To Start: September 2026

Closing date: Friday 4th September 2026

Early applications are encouraged

We have a lovely opportunity for an enthusiastic Lunch-Time Assistant to join our Teaching Team, supporting children during lunch time and at play time.

What the role involves:

• Providing support to children during lunch and at play time, promoting positive behaviour.
• Ensuring the lunch and play areas and are clean and tidy before, during and after lunch.
• Setting up and clearing up equipment and resources during lunch time and play time.
• Providing Teaching Assistant cover while colleagues have their lunch.
• Liaising with Teachers, Therapists and staff.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Confidence, enthusiasm and a passion for learning and working with children.
• Excellent English skills (clear written and spoken English) along with good reading, writing and numeracy skills.
• The ability to build good working relationships with children, teachers, parents and carers.
• Experience of working with children with Special Education Needs (SEN), particularly children on the Autism Spectrum.
• The ability to manage a small group of children with complex social communication needs.
• The ability to promote positive behaviour in a nurturing environment is essential.
• Supporting our students can sometimes be challenging, mental and physical resilience are qualities necessary for all our staff.