Lunchtime Assistant
10 Hours Per Week 39 Weeks Per Year
Grade1 SCP 3
Townfield Primary School is looking to appoint an energetic and creative Lunchtime Assistant to join our team. We are
looking for someone who understands that lunchtime isn't just a break from lessons—it is a vital part of a child’s social
and physical development.
Key Responsibilities & Play Focus
Active Engagement: Facilitate and lead a variety of play opportunities, from traditional playground games to
creative, child-led imaginative play.
Safety & Inclusion: Support children ensuring their safety and access to all activities, promoting the inclusion
and acceptance of every pupil.
The Play Environment: Support the preparation of play zones and activities that suit a range of needs,
ensuring equipment is varied and engaging.
Positive Interaction: Encourage children to interact, negotiate, and build friendships through play, stepping in
to facilitate rather than just "police."
Social Mealtimes: Ensure that mealtimes are a time of pleasant social sharing and model positive social behavior.
Hygiene & Standards: Maintain clean and hygienic standards, including daily cleaning rotas and
clearing/cleaning tables and the hall at the end of lunch.
Risk-Benefit Balance: Support children in experiencing "positive risk" in their play, helping them build
confidence and resilience in a supervised environment.
Safeguarding Commitment
Rainbow Education Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding children and promoting children's welfare and expects all staff, governors, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment and maintain a vigilant and safe environment.
Note: This post is subject to all relevant pre-employment checks set out in 'Keeping Children Safe in
Education’, including an enhanced DBS certificate with a barred-list check and online searches.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying for this post, please complete an application form and equal opportunities form and
return to vacancies@remat.org.uk or hand them into the school office.
Interview date: Thursday 15th October 2026
Salary range
- £6,085 per year