At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise and support pupils during lunchtime, ensuring safety and encouraging positive play.
- Company: Icknield School, an Outstanding special school in Andover.
- Benefits: Ongoing training, supportive team environment, and term-time hours.
- Other info: Join a dedicated team committed to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of pupils with special needs while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Enthusiasm, good communication skills, and a caring attitude; experience is a plus but not required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
11.30am to 1.30pm Monday to Friday, term-time only
Establishment Name and Location: Icknield School, River Way, Andover
Closing Date: 10/07/2026
Job Category: Support
Local Authority: Hampshire
Phase of Education: Special
Job Introduction
Icknield is an Outstanding special school for pupils with severe learning difficulties aged 3-19 years. We are looking to recruit a conscientious, enthusiastic and energetic lunchtime supervisory assistant who is calm, caring and friendly to join our team. You will need to be a good timekeeper, confident when dealing with pupils with special needs, a good communicator and be able to work well in a team. Previous experience would be an advantage, but is not essential.
The post involves:
- Supervision of our pupils at lunchtime, in the hall, classrooms and outside areas
- Encouraging positive play by leading a range of playground activities
- Ensuring the safety, welfare and good conduct of all our pupils
- Ensuring any issues are dealt with in a positive and thoughtful manner
- Assisting with associated duties, e.g., cleaning up spillages, laying tables etc.
We will provide ongoing training and staff development.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff 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 checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant in Andover employer: Thehambleschool
Icknield School is an outstanding special school dedicated to providing a nurturing environment for pupils with severe learning difficulties. As a Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant, you will be part of a supportive team that values your contributions and offers ongoing training and development opportunities. Located in Andover, our school fosters a positive work culture where staff are encouraged to grow and make a meaningful impact on the lives of our students.
