At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise and engage children during lunch breaks, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
- Company: Harbour Learning Trust, dedicated to high educational standards and child welfare.
- Benefits: Join a supportive team with well-being initiatives and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy a warm ethos and support from an experienced leadership team.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on children's lives in a vibrant learning environment.
- 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 employer: Woodlands Academy
Harbour Learning Trust is an excellent employer for those seeking a meaningful role as a Lunch Assistant at Woodlands Academy in Grimsby. With a strong commitment to education, a supportive leadership team, and a vibrant learning environment, employees benefit from a warm ethos, well-being support, and opportunities for professional development, all while making a positive impact on children's lives during their lunch breaks.
