Aureus Primary School are looking to add to our lunchtime team with a fixed term cover role until the end of the academic year. The successful candidate will be a friendly and reliable team member with an interest in working with and supporting children. The role is varied and encompasses supporting all children during their lunch time in the dining room.
Your Opportunity
You will support the efficient running of the lunchtime service as part of a busy school day. We are looking for pro-active individuals to work collaboratively and flexibly within our team, build good working relationships with both children and adults and demonstrate a respectful and caring attitude towards all our children. The requirement is to cover the lunch shift from 11.30 - 1pm but there can be some flexibility around this.
What we are looking for
- An excellent role model to children, colleagues and parents, exemplifying our core principle of kindness
- A positive, open-minded professional actively supportive of the ethos, vision and values of the school
About The Didcot Cluster
Aureus Primary School and Manor Primary School make up the Didcot Cluster, a newly established cluster of schools overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Aureus Primary School and Manor Primary School, the wider Oxfordshire cluster includes; William Morris, Longford Park, Hardwick and Cherry Fields. This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.
- A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 20,000 pupils
- Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
- 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
- We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
- Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
GLF Schools Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
- Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible working options
- Generous holiday allowance
- Work life and family friendly policies
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Access to a staff benefits portal
- Community and collaboration working model
Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.
The Details
Start date: ASAP
Contract type: Part Time / Fixed until the end of academic year
Working Pattern: 11.30am to 1.00pm 5 days a week (7.5 hours a week)
Pay Scale: Associate 1 - £24,686 Actual pay: £13.15 per hour / £4,310 pro rata, per annum
Closing date for advert: 22nd October 2026
Interview: TBC
Lunchtime Assistant in Didcot employer: Aureus Primary School and Nursery
Aureus Primary School offers a vibrant and supportive work environment for Playworkers, where you can make a meaningful impact on children's lives through engaging activities. As part of the GLF Schools community, you'll benefit from flexible working options, generous holiday allowances, and numerous opportunities for professional development across a network of schools. Join us in fostering a culture of respect, inclusivity, and kindness while enjoying a fulfilling career in education.
Contact Details:
Aureus Primary School and Nursery Recruitment Team
