SEND Lunchtime Support Assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 1,929,000 - 2,204,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Ongoing recruitment support

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment is seeking a caring Lunchtime Support Assistant to join a SEND school in Sutton. You will support pupils with ASD, learning disabilities, and complex needs during lunchtime and unstructured periods, helping them develop independence and social skills.

Ideal candidates will have experience in education or care settings, with strong communication and teamwork skills. The role is temporary with term-time hours and potential for permanent opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, ASD, learning disabilities, or complex needs.
• Patient, caring and able to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Confident supporting pupils with personal care needs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support pupils during lunch and recreational periods.
• Encourage pupils to engage in independent and cooperative play activities.
• Support development of social interaction, communication and friendship skills.
• Assist pupils with transitions between lunchtime activities and lessons.
• Provide support to pupils with autism, SEND and complex needs.
• Ensure a safe, inclusive and enjoyable lunchtime environment.
• Support pupils with eating and drinking where required.
• Provide personal care support in line with individual care plans, maintaining dignity and privacy.

Skills

Caring

Patient

Strong communication

Teamwork

Job description

Sutton, South London | Lunchtime 11am-2pm | Term Time Only | October Start | Temp to Perm Pay: From £14.25 per hour Lunchtime Support Assistant – SEND School

Axcis Education is currently recruiting for a caring and proactive Lunchtime Support Assistant to work within a supportive SEND school in Sutton.

This rewarding role involves supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), learning disabilities, and additional complex needs during lunchtime and unstructured periods of the school day.

You will play a vital role in helping pupils develop independence, social skills, and positive play behaviours while ensuring their safety and wellbeing.

This position is ideal for candidates with experience in education, care, support work, childcare, or healthcare settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support pupils during lunch and recreational periods.
• Encourage pupils to engage in independent and cooperative play activities.
• Support the development of social interaction, communication, and friendship skills.
• Assist pupils with transitions between lunchtime activities and lessons.
• Provide support to pupils with autism, SEND, and complex needs.
• Ensure a safe, inclusive, and enjoyable lunchtime environment.
• Support pupils with eating and drinking where required.
• Provide personal care support in line with individual care plans, maintaining dignity, privacy, and respect at all times.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has experience supporting children or young people with SEND, ASD, autism, learning disabilities, or complex needs.
• Is patient, caring, and able to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Has strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Is confident supporting pupils with personal care needs.
• Has a genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs.

Why Work Through Axcis Education?

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated SEND recruitment consultant.
• Opportunities for long‑term and permanent positions.
• Make a meaningful difference to the daily lives of children with additional needs.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.