Lunchtime Play Assistant (Term time only) at St Piran's School

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/SPS/77039

Location

Gringer Hill, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 7LZ

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£12.71 Hourly

Closing Date

Midnight, Mon 31st Aug, 2026

Start Date

As soon as onboarding checks are completed

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Responsible to: Head of Year

Hours of Work:

Duties and Responsibilities:

Support pupils eating food, ensuring that good table manners are adhered to
Serve food for the children, taking into account any allergies/intolerances
Clear tables when lunch is finished
Escort pupils to and from the dining area, as necessary
Report to the classroom teacher/ leader any child whose diet may give rise for concern
Devise and initiate constructive play opportunities for children when required
Engage with children during play, ensuring that they play safely and positively
Supervise children from Year 1 to Year 6 at breaktimes, ensuring needs and behaviours are supported, as per school policy
Develop age-appropriate social skills in children
Follow school procedures for first aid and/ or administering managing an illness
Liaise effectively and professionally with staff and teachers, as required
To set an example to all children by modelling kindness, diversity and respect
To report any concerns about children to the appropriate staff members
Attend training and meetings, as required

Person Specification and Qualifications:

Essential

Experience of working with children
An understanding of Child Protection and Safeguarding
Well-presented, committed and professional
Responsive and flexible to changing priorities. Work as part of a team with shared responsibility
Good communicator, able to build effective working relationships with colleagues and managers
Interacting with the children and participating with enthusiasm in their fun activities

Desirable: