At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise and engage children during lunch breaks, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
- Company: Join the supportive team at Woodlands Academy, dedicated to high educational standards.
- Benefits: Enjoy a warm environment, employee support programmes, and a cycle to work scheme.
- Other info: Be part of a caring community focused on staff wellbeing and development.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on children's lives while working in a vibrant learning space.
- Qualifications: Passionate about education with a strong work ethic and flexibility.
Location: Woodlands Academy, Grimsby
Contract: Permanent, 5 hours per week, Monday to Friday - Term Time only
Salary Scale: HLT Scale 1a, point 3 (£24,796)
Actual Salary: £2,780
Closing Date: 29th June 2026
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Start Date: September 2026
What does a Lunch Assistant do?
In a nutshell: You will supervise individual and groups of children in dining and circulation areas throughout the lunch break and engage them in appropriate activity and intervene to maintain behaviour, standards and ensure wellbeing, safety and welfare.
Qualifications:
- Passionate and dedicated with a strong commitment to education
- Strong work ethic and flexible approach to tasks undertaken
Benefits:
- Be part of a dedicated team committed to achieving high standards
- A supportive, warm and welcoming ethos
- A vibrant learning environment – for you and our children
- An experienced and supportive leadership team, committed to the well-being of all staff
- Additional support for staff
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Well-being and development support through a supportive leadership team
All staff are subject to satisfactory background checks including references and enhanced DBS checks. The Trust performs an online search as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Equality and Diversity: Harbour Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Lunch Assistant in Bradley employer: Woodlands Academy
At Woodlands Academy, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive and welcoming environment where our Lunch Assistants can thrive. With a strong commitment to staff well-being and professional development, we provide additional support through our Employee Assistance Programme and a Cycle to Work Scheme, ensuring that our team feels valued and empowered in their roles. Join us in fostering a vibrant learning atmosphere for both our children and staff, where your contributions truly make a difference.
