Lunchtime Support Assistant

Ashgate Specialist Support Primary School; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,666 - 27,703; Part time

Job summary

Ashgate School is looking to appoint enthusiastic and motivated Lunchtime Support Assistants to meet and support the needs of SEND pupils at lunchtime. Our Lunchtime Support Assistants help to ensure that children are safe and happy during the lunchtime period and make the most of the opportunities for learning at this important point in the day.

We are offering a fixed term, part-time role of 7½ hours per week during Lunchtime Period, with ASAP start.

Qualifications

• Have a positive outlook, be highly motivated and flexible.
• Be self-motivated, show initiative, able to work on your own and contribute as part of a team.
• Have high expectations of yourself, colleagues, children and young people with SEND.
• Be able to support the learning of children and young people with SEND.
• Be committed to the safeguarding of children and young people and be able to contribute to ensuring a safe environment for all.

Responsibilities

• Supervising the children during the mid‑day break, including when they are waiting to go for lunch and while eating lunch
• Helping children who need assistance with their meals, ensuring that they are able to enjoy their meals without undue difficulty or delay
• Supporting and assisting the children in lunchtime leisure and play activities
• Assisting with the physical care of children, e.g. toileting, changing and washing (for those children who need this level of help)
• Following agreed procedures for dealing with and reporting incidents during the mid‑day break

Job description

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Hours: Part Time, 7½ hours per week during Lunchtime Period

Number of positions: 1

Interview Date: Tuesday 8th September 2026

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £25,185 per annum pro rata

Job Summary

Ashgate School is looking to appoint enthusiastic and motivated Lunchtime Support Assistants to meet and support the needs of SEND pupils at lunchtime. Our Lunchtime Support Assistants help to ensure that children are safe and happy during the lunchtime period and make the most of the opportunities for learning at this important point in the day.

Responsibilities

• Supervising the children during the mid‑day break, including when they are waiting to go for lunch and while eating lunch
• Helping children who need assistance with their meals, ensuring that they are able to enjoy their meals without undue difficulty or delay
• Supporting and assisting the children in lunchtime leisure and play activities
• Assisting with the physical care of children, e.g. toileting, changing and washing (for those children who need this level of help)
• Following agreed procedures for dealing with and reporting incidents during the mid‑day break

Candidate Requirements

• Have a positive outlook, be highly motivated and flexible.
• Be self‑motivated, show initiative, able to work on your own and contribute as part of a team.
• Have high expectations of yourself, colleagues, children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Be able to support the learning of children and young people with SEND.
• Be committed to the safeguarding of children and young people and be able to contribute to ensuring a safe environment for all.

EEO Statement

Ashgate School strives to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.