Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Part Time, 10 hours per week
Number of Positions: 1
Start Date: 31st October 2025
Salary: £5,937 per annum We currently have an exciting opportunity for a part time Lunchtime Assistant SEN to join our fantastic team at Grange School.
This is a Grade 2, permanent part time post working 10 hours per week, term time only. The starting salary is £5,937 and the full time equivalent is £24,796.
Overview
We’re looking for a dedicated and compassionate part time Lunchtime Assistant to support students during lunchtime. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children, preferably those with SEN, and will assist in ensuring a safe, inclusive, and positive lunchtime experience.
Responsibilities
* Supervise and support student(s) in the dining areas and elsewhere as required to provide high quality support over lunchtime, ensuring their safety and well-being and assist with feeding and other personal care needs, as required.
* Help create an atmosphere so that the meal and lunchtime recreation is a pleasant experience for pupils and staff.
Key responsibilities
* Support the students with social interaction and communication, fostering positive relationships with peers.
* Promote inclusive behaviours and encourage participation in group activities.
* Support the students in managing any challenging behaviours in a calm and positive manner.
* Monitor and assist the students with any dietary restrictions or preferences.
* Work closely with teaching staff and SEN coordinators to ensure that the student’s specific needs are met.
* Follow school policies and procedures regarding health and safety and safeguarding.
Benefits
* High quality CPD for all roles
* Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for a range of everyday health care expenses
* Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
* Good holidays – teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document; non-teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years\' service
* Cyclescheme - save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
* Employee Assistance Programmes - including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
* Credit Union - regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
* Flexible working options - we\'re happy to talk flexible working where possible
* Mental Health First Aid in every school
* Blue Light Card - discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
* bYond cashback card - spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases
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We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.
This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.
We strive 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, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation
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