Lunchtime Assistant
| Posting date: | 18 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 09 January 2026 |
| Location: | Reading, Berkshire, RG8 8AF |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 16bc00ce-f983-4736-8286-b4bf09d379aa |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age.
Knowledge of basic first aid
Knowledge and understanding of basic health and safety requirements.
Fair minded approach
A knowledge and understanding of the welfare and social needs of pupils during mid-day break
Able to handle behaviour problems in a positive manner and report any problems.
Able to provide appropriate welfare support to pupils and respond sensitively.
Able to engage with children and encourage constructive play.
Physically able to move tables and chairs.
What the school offers its staff
Purley CE Primary School is a small village school with 80 pupils age 3-11 on role.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age.
Knowledge of basic first aid
Knowledge and understanding of basic health and safety requirements.
Fair minded approach
A knowledge and understanding of the welfare and social needs of pupils during mid-day break
Able to handle behaviour problems in a positive manner and report any problems.
Able to provide appropriate welfare support to pupils and respond sensitively.
Able to engage with children and encourage constructive play.
Physically able to move tables and chairs.
What the school offers its staff
Purley CE Primary School is a small village school with 80 pupils age 3-11 on role.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.