Lunchtime Controller - Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School
Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School · Reading · Reading
Job description
Permanent, Term time only, 2.5 hours per day (12.5 per week)Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School is a vibrant, inclusive community where children are placed at the heart of everything we do.
We are looking for a friendly, reliable and enthusiastic Lunchtime Controller to join our dedicated team. You will help to supervise and support our pupils during the lunch break, ensuring they are safe, happy and engaged.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervising children in the dining hall, playground and around the school.
- Supporting children ages 2-11 years.
- Encouraging good manners and positive behaviour.
- Supporting play activities and helping to organise safe and enjoyable lunchtime experiences.
- Assisting younger pupils as needed, such as with opening lunch items.
- Promoting our school’s values and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children.
What We’re Looking For:
- Enjoys working with children and is committed to their wellbeing.
- Is approachable, patient and has a positive attitude.
- Works well as part of a team and uses initiative.
- Is reliable and punctual.
- Experience working with children is desirable but not essential — full training will be provided
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Why Join Us?
- Set hours during term time only.
- A friendly, inclusive, and supportive school environment.
- Opportunities to gain valuable school-based experience.
- Opportunities for professional development.
- A role that makes a real difference in children’s school experience.
- Term-time working pattern to support a healthy work–life balance.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School
Community school · Primary · Ages 2–11
- Pupils
- 520
- Avg teacher salary
- £41,241
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 21.8:1
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
View full school profileOfsted rating key
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.
Location
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Reading, Reading, RG2 7RB
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- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Part time
- Posted
- 11 September 2026
- Closing date
- 27 September 2026
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