At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise and engage with children during lunchtime, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Company: Join the inclusive community at Skinners’ Academy, dedicated to nurturing young minds.
- Benefits: Part-time hours, term time only, perfect for students seeking flexible work.
- Other info: Great opportunity for personal growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on children's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Enthusiasm for working with children and a commitment to their welfare.
The predicted salary is between 12000 - 15000 £ per year.
Skinners’ Academies Trust is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed Lunchtime Support Assistant to join the team at Skinners’ Academy. This role is part time, 10 hours per week, Monday - Friday, Term time only (39 weeks per year).
Our vision and community
Skinners’ Academy is an aspirational and inclusive community in which we expect staff and students to be the best they can be. We support this by offering an environment characterised by high challenge and high support, underpinned by excellent pastoral systems and a strong commitment to educating the whole child.
Job Summary
To ensure the health and safety of children at lunchtimes under the direction of their Line Manager. To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school.
Main Activities and Responsibilities
- To supervise the children at all times during lunchtime, in the canteen and on the school premises.
- To engage with the children and ensure that they are active in purposeful and co-operative behaviour throughout the lunchtime period.
- To follow the school’s policy and procedures on child protection.
- To take reasonable precautions whilst in charge of the children to see that they do nothing that is likely to injure themselves or others.
- In the event of any injuries or sickness making sure they are dealt with according to the school’s policy.
- Inform the appropriate lunch duty member of staff in regard to behaviour at lunchtimes this includes positive and negative behaviours.
- In the event of any injuries, deal immediately with the situation referring to the appropriate person (First Aider) and following the school’s policy and procedure.
- Ensure that you are a strong, positive role model for the children and other staff.
Please send a completed application form and monitoring form to:
Closing Date 02/09/2026 at 9am
Start Date September 2026
Job Ref Location N4 1SY
Any Questions? For further information about this vacancy please contact us using Ref: Lunchtime Support Assistant.
Lunchtime Support Assistant in London employer: Academies Trust
Skinners’ Academies Trust is an exceptional employer that fosters a supportive and inclusive environment for both staff and students. As a Lunchtime Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring the well-being of children while benefiting from a strong commitment to professional development and a collaborative work culture. Located in a vibrant community, this part-time position offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to the education and welfare of young people during their formative years.
