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Lunchtime Assistant

Seva School · Coventry · Coventry

Job description

As a Lunchtime Assistant at Seva School, you will play an important role in ensuring pupils have a safe, enjoyable and well-managed lunchtime experience. Working as part of the wider school team, you will supervise pupils in the dining hall, playground and other designated areas, encouraging positive behaviour, good manners and respectful relationships in line with the school's values.

You will support pupils' wellbeing by assisting them during mealtimes, organising appropriate activities where required, promoting inclusion, and responding calmly and appropriately to any incidents that arise. The role also involves helping to maintain a clean, safe and organised environment while following safeguarding, health and safety, and school procedures at all times.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children, is approachable, reliable and proactive, and is committed to creating a positive environment where every pupil feels safe, valued and supported. As a representative of Seva School, you will model our values of Service, Excellence, Virtues and Aspiration (SEVA) and make a positive contribution to our inclusive and welcoming school community.

What We Offer
  • A welcoming, inclusive and supportive working environment.
  • The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to pupils' wellbeing and development every day.
  • A friendly and collaborative team committed to our SEVA values of Service, Excellence, Virtues and Aspiration.
  • A term-time only role, supporting a positive work-life balance.
  • Opportunities for training and professional development.
  • A commitment to safeguarding, staff wellbeing and maintaining a safe working environment.
  • The opportunity to work within the growing Sevak Education Trust, alongside dedicated colleagues who are passionate about providing an outstanding education.

If this role is of interest to you and you believe you can contribute to our continued success, further information is available on our website: https://www.sevakeducationtrust.org/

Should you require any further details, please contact Fatuma Taj HR, at HR@seva.coventry.sch.uk Closing date: 21 September 2026

Start date : As soon as possible

we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore if you are interested, Please submit your application as early as possible.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.   For further information please refer to our Child Protection & Safeguarding policy which is available on our website. Any successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service

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About this school

Seva School

Free schools · All-through · Ages 4–16

Good
Pupils
702
Avg teacher salary
£47,640
Pupil:teacher ratio
18.7:1
Academy trust
SEVAK EDUCATION TRUST LTD

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

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Coventry, Coventry, CV2 2TB

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Salary
£24,796.00 Annually (Actual) SCP3
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
10 September 2026
Closing date
21 September 2026

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