Lunchtime Controller at Sonning Church of England Primary School

4 Days Remaining

Job Reference #

EDV/2025/SCEPS/61777

Location

Liguge Way, Sonning, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 6XF

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£2,909.12 Annually (Actual)
Grade 3 SCP 5

Closing Date

11:59pm, 12th Dec 2025

Start Date

Immediate start available (subject to completed checks)

Positions Available

Positions Available 2

Interview Date(s)

To be arranged

Interview Date(s) To be arranged

About this Role

We are looking for a number of enthusiastic lunchtime controllers to join our friendly, supportive staff. This post will involve working with other staff to supervise large groups of children as they eat and play during lunchtime, as well as working with key SEND pupils (children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) in a 1:1 capacity.

Duties will include:

• Organising games and playing alongside children.

• Working with pupils with SEND, supporting their lunchtime experience.

• Putting out and clearing away the dining tables and benches.

• Supervising children in the dining hall.

• Getting out and putting away the play equipment.

To be considered for this position you will need to:

• Be able to think creatively and interact with pupils of all ages and with a range of needs.

• Be prepared to be an active, present and engaged member of staff at lunchtimes.

• Be adaptable and willing to be involved in all aspects of school life.

• Be fully committed to being part of a high functioning team.

• Be a hard-working individual, prepared to support children in being the best they can be every day.

• Be committed to keeping every child safe at lunchtimes.

It would be an advantage if you:

• Have had experience in the same or similar role.

• Have a first aid qualification.

• Have experience working with children with SEND.

Visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

As a member of The Keys Academy Trust, the successful applicant will have access to high quality professional development and career progression within The Trust. Please visit our website for more information.

Closing date and Interviews: Applications considered upon receipt

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure and will need two strong references. We welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Please note: All applications and responses must be completed personally by the applicant and not generated by AI or automated tools.

Contact Details

  Ali Livingstone
  0118 969 3399
  operations@sonning.wokingham.sch.uk

Sonning Church of England Primary School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings: