Job description
This role provides structured support to pupils during the lunchtime period, ensuring a safe, well‑organised and positive environment.
The working hours are Monday to Thursday 12.00 - 2.00pm and Friday 11.30am - 1.30pm.
Key responsibilities include preparing the dining area, offering individual support in line with training and school procedures, and meeting pupils’ personal care needs. The postholder will promote appropriate social and learning opportunities and support purposeful play activities. A consistent and proactive approach to health and safety is essential, along with the flexibility to undertake additional reasonable duties as directed by the Headteacher.
Please note that early applications will be welcomed, and shortlisted candidates may be interviewed before the closing date.
Visits are strongly encouraged and very welcome please contact the school office on 01438726999 or email Hr@lonsdale.herts.sch.uk to arrange a tour.
Lonsdale School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people.
All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks.
Online checks will be completed in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Lonsdale School
Community special school · Ages 3–18
- Pupils
- 129
- Avg teacher salary
- £46,588
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 7.3:1
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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Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 8UT
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- Salary
- £24,413.00 - £25,185.00 Annually (FTE)
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Part time
- Posted
- 25 August 2026
- Closing date
- 17 September 2026
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