Lunchtime Assistant

10 Hours Per Week 39 Weeks Per Year

Grade1 SCP 3 

Townfield Primary School is looking to appoint an energetic and creative Lunchtime Assistant to join our team. We are 
looking for someone who understands that lunchtime isn't just a break from lessons—it is a vital part of a child’s social 
and physical development. 

Key Responsibilities & Play Focus 
Active Engagement: Facilitate and lead a variety of play opportunities, from traditional playground games to 
creative, child-led imaginative play. 
Safety & Inclusion: Support children ensuring their safety and access to all activities, promoting the inclusion 
and acceptance of every pupil. 
The Play Environment: Support the preparation of play zones and activities that suit a range of needs, 
ensuring equipment is varied and engaging. 
Positive Interaction: Encourage children to interact, negotiate, and build friendships through play, stepping in 
to facilitate rather than just "police." 
Social Mealtimes: Ensure that mealtimes are a time of pleasant social sharing and model positive social behavior. 

Hygiene & Standards: Maintain clean and hygienic standards, including daily cleaning rotas and 
clearing/cleaning tables and the hall at the end of lunch. 

Risk-Benefit Balance: Support children in experiencing "positive risk" in their play, helping them build 
confidence and resilience in a supervised environment. 

Safeguarding Commitment 
Rainbow Education Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding children and promoting children's welfare and  expects all staff, governors, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment and maintain a vigilant and safe  environment. 
Note: This post is subject to all relevant pre-employment checks set out in 'Keeping Children Safe in 
Education’, including an enhanced DBS certificate with a barred-list check and online searches.

How to Apply 
If you are interested in applying for this post, please complete an application form and equal opportunities form and 
return to vacancies@remat.org.uk or hand them into the school office. 
 
Interview date: Thursday 15th October 2026