SEND Teaching Assistant / Lunchtime Meal Supervisor

eTeach UK Limited; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Shepherd is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant with Lunchtime Meal Supervisor duties to join our friendly one-form entry school. This fixed-term post runs until 31 August 2027, with a 9:00–3:15 timetable (term time only) and a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.

An overtime window 08:40–09:00 is required daily. The successful candidate will support our Catholic ethos, assist pupils with additional needs, manage behaviour, and foster a safe, nurturing environment across classrooms, playground and

Qualifications

• Previous nursery or school experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the school’s Catholic ethos and values.
• Understand how additional needs can impact attainment.
• Implement reasonable adjustments to meet a child’s needs.
• Create a safe environment in the classroom, playground and lunch hall.
• Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues.
• Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a positive learning environment.
• Show initiative to adapt teaching to respond to students' strengths and needs.
• Be a hard-working and committed individual who is willing to undertake additional reading and research to support themselves.
• Be nurturing and patient to enable children to thrive.

Skills

Behaviour management

Communication

Nurturing demeanor

Job description

SEND TEACHING ASSISTANT WITH LUNCHTIME MEAL SUPERVISOR DUTIES

The Governors are seeking to appoint a SEND Teaching Assistant with Lunchtime Meal Supervisor responsibilities to join this friendly and happy one-form entry school. This is initially on a fixed-term contract until 31st August 2027, with the option to extend this, depending on budgetary constraints. Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00-3:15 (term time only) with 30 min unpaid lunchbreak (the successful candidate would also need to be able to work 8:40-9:00 on an overtime basis each day) Salary: Grade 2 SCP 5 £29,436 fteClosing date: 10am Friday 27th November 2026Starting date: as soon as possible after all pre-employment checks are completePlease note that you do not need to be a Catholic to work at Good Shepherd. We welcome all staff, regardless of their faith on the understanding that they support our Christian ethos. Previous nursery or school experience is essential.

We are looking for a candidate who can:

• Support the school’s values and vision by make a positive contribution to the Catholic ethos of the school
• Understand how additional needs can impact on a child’s attainment
• Implement reasonable adjustments to meet a child’s needs
• Create a safe environment in the classroom, playground and lunch hall
• Develop effective professional relationships with all colleagues
• Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a positive learning environment
• Show initiative to adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of pupils
• Demonstrate they are a hard-working and committed individual who is willing to undertake additional reading and research to support themselves professionally
• Be nurturing and patient to enable children to thrive

Good Shepherd can offer you:

• A calm and supportive working environment in line with our Christian values
• Positive and happy children who enjoy learning
• Excellent opportunities for CPD and to develop your career
• Welcoming, friendly and supportive colleagues

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children is paramount and all staff are expected to share this commitment. Any offer of employment is subject to two satisfactory professional references, medical clearance, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check (DBS), online checks and evidence of eligibility to work in the UK. All of the above checks must have been completed before the start of employment.