Lunchtime Assistant

Bourne Education Trust; Epsom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education organization is seeking a Lunchtime Assistant at Epsom Primary School to supervise pupils during lunchtime, ensuring their safety and welfare. Candidates should have good communication skills, an understanding of child protection, and prior experience working in educational settings. The role offers a permanent contract during term time with 10 hours per week. The organization promotes inclusivity and offers several employee benefits while fostering a supportive and engaging work environment.

Benefits

Workplace pension through LGPS

Occupational sick pay

Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access

Free on-site parking with electric car chargers

Access to training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding children.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Relevant experience in an educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during the lunchtime period.
• Ensure safety and welfare of pupils at all times.
• Promote inclusion and organize games and activities.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Awareness of child protection and safeguarding

Experience working with children

Job description

Benefits: Workplace pension through LGPS; occupational sick pay; recognition policies; access to in-house, external and bespoke CPD, including nationally recognised qualifications where appropriate; HR and wellbeing support; family friendly policies;staff benefits scheme including 24/7 online GP service, Cycle to Work scheme

We are seeking a Lunchtime Assistant to join our team at Epsom Primary School, part of Bourne Education Trust.

Responsible for the supervision of pupils during the lunchtime period, ensuring their safety, welfare and good conduct. You will promote the inclusion of all pupils in all aspects of school life in line with school and Trust policies, promoting the ethos and the values of the school and Bourne Education Trust.

About Epsom Primary School

Epsom Primary School is known for its warm, inclusive atmosphere and its commitment to providing high-quality education for all students. The school focuses on developing confident, capable learners through engaging lessons, supportive staff, and a strong connection with families. Creativity, resilience, and respect are promoted across the school, helping students build the skills they need for both academic success and personal growth.

Details

Contract: Term time, permanent

Start Date: January 2026

Hours: 10 hours per week, 37 weeks per year

• Generous workplace pension through LGPS
• Condensed school year with two week half term in October
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
• Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Free on-site parking, with electric car chargers and cycle to work scheme

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervise the movement of pupils between classrooms, play areas and dining areas from the beginning of the lunchtime period to classes resuming
• Ensure all areas remain free from slip and trip hazards, reporting anything which cannot be immediately remedied
• Provide supervision of positive and enjoyable lunchtimes for pupils including organising and participating in games and activities

Requirements include:

• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
• Ability to demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills
• Relevant experience of working with children in an education setting

For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.

Our Culture

At Bourne Education Trust, we value colleagues who are:

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity

How to apply for this role:

Please click 'Apply' to complete our online application form. Please note CVs without a fully completed application form will not be considered

The closing date for this vacancy is the 6th January 2026. However we strongly recommend applying early to have the best possible chance of being considered. Applications will be considered on receipt, and we retain the right to amend the closing date and withdraw this vacancy if we have received sufficient applications.

Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.

For further information about this vacancy please contact us using Ref: LA/122025.