Lunchtime Support and Play Assistant

Lunchtime Support and Play Assistant required for 7 hours a week (Mon-Fri, 1h 24 min per day)

We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and reliable Lunchtime Support and Play Assistant to work in our Infant and Junior Schools. This role is essential in ensuring a positive, sociable and safe lunchtime experience for our children in both the dining and play areas. We can be flexible on the number of working days per week that you can offer, please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss your requirements. This is a rewarding opportunity to support the well-being and development of children at St Martin’s. If you are energetic, dependable, and enjoy working with children, we would love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Actively engage with children in the lunch hall, supervising and supporting them during meal times
• Maintain orderly conduct in the lunch hall and clear tables as needed.
• Initiate and supervise fun, safe play activities during lunch breaks.
• Set up and clear away play equipment.
• Ensure children of all abilities enjoy their lunchtime, adapting to individual needs.
• Work outside in all weather conditions, ensuring outdoor play remains safe and enjoyable.

For this role you will need

• Experience working within an education setting (Highly Desirable)
• Up to date First Aid Training (Highly Desirable)
• School based references from the last 2 years (Desirable)
• A DBS on the update service or happy to complete a new one (Required)

The right candidate will have

• Previous childcare experience.
• Comfortable working with children of varying needs and abilities.
• A proven ability to work on your own initiative.
• Reliable and a good timekeeper.
• A high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults.
• The ability to use relevant technology/equipment.
• A can-do attitude.
• Flexible and a team player.
• Physically fit with good stamina.

Hours

• The role is term-time only (38 weeks per year)
• 1 hour 24 minutes a day: currently 11:55 to 13:19, Monday to Friday

Salary

• Surrey PS3 (FTE £25,319)
• £13.49 hourly rate
• 7 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, £4,126 - £4,201 per annum Pro Rata

We offer an exciting and challenging environment, a dedicated, hardworking and supportive staff team and excellent opportunities and commitment to staff professional development.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged via our Admin Manager, Emma Dennis.

Apply

Closing date for applications is 10am on Thursday 25 June 2026

Interviews planned for week commencing 29 June 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Early application is therefore encouraged.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a self-declaration regarding any criminal record or information that may make them unsuitable to work with children. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

St Martin’s C of E Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Further information can be found in our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy on the Enlighten Learning Trust Careers page. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.