Lunchtime Supervisor Assistant

Job Introduction

Lunchtime Assistant (A Grade) 

Closing date: 12.09.25 at noon 

Interview date: 16.09.24.24

Job Start Date: ASAP

Contract/Hours: Fixed Term for one academic year

Salary Type: Support Staff

Salary Details: £3150  

Hours of Work: 11.45am – 1.05pm  

Location of Role: The Federation of Netley Abbey Infant and Junior Schools

Contact e-mail address: hr@netleyabbeyschools.co.uk

Job/Person Summary

The Federation of Netley Abbey Schools sit at the heart of our local community in the coastal village of Netley. We are blessed with beautiful surroundings and lots of outdoor space. Both schools have retained ‘Good’ Ofsted ratings with many exemplary features. Our Ofsted report captures and celebrates the effective leadership and management, positive behaviours, a rigorous curriculum and a caring, dedicated staff team where wellbeing is at the heart of all decision-making. 

We are seeking a lunchtime assistant who is committed to ensuring our pupils continue to experience positive and enjoyable lunchtimes, with the view that after a probation period could become permanent. If you feel you have excellent communication skills, a passion for working with children, we would love to hear from you.   

The successful candidates will:

• have a child-centred approach
• be caring, calm and patient 
• be able to build relationships with all children 
• have the ability to work under pressure 
• have the ability to keep pupils motivated and engaged
• be able to adapt and think on your feet
• be flexible and willing to learn
• be able to attune to a child’s emotional needs
• be able to work as part of a team, learning with and from other colleagues
• be able to work independently and on your own initiative
• have excellent communication skills
• demonstrate excellent behaviour management skills
• understand confidentiality and safeguarding procedures 
• have an optimistic attitude and a good sense of humour

To help you decide if Netley is the school for you, our children want you to know that: 

• “The best thing about our school is that it is a community for everyone”. 

• “From reading to Taekwondo, you can do everything here”. 

• “We love having the opportunity to work with younger pupils in our federated infant school”. 

• “We love the responsibility and roles we are given; I love being a library monitor”.

Our staff want you to know that: 

• “We have a supportive, approachable middle and senior leadership team”. 

• “We have a great team ethos with collaboration across the federation”. 

• “Our well-being is considered, we are well looked after; I don’t want to leave”. 

• “I love the community spirit, our voices are heard and we have opportunities to further develop professionally.” 

• “Across our federation we have established a strong culture of safeguarding” 

Our parents want you to know that: 

• “You will find clubs suitable for everyone”. 

• “Teachers always have the best interests of children at heart” 

• “I love the fact that my child has the opportunity to learn in a rich environment, he has loved the local walks and pond dipping”. 

Application Procedure

Visits to the school are actively encouraged. Applications should be on the Hampshire Support Staff application form and individual CV’s will not be accepted. If you currently work in a school, please ensure one of your references is from your current Headteacher. Application forms are attached to this advert and further information about the school can be found on the Federation of Netley Abbey Infant and Junior Schools website. 

Please submit your application as soon as possible as we can’t wait to add to our wonderful staff team. Closing Date: Midday Friday 12th September 2025.  

For an informal conversation about the post or to arrange to meet our Head of School, Gemma Cutler, please contact the infant school office at hr@netleyabbeyschools.co.uk or call 023 8045 2263.

 Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.