Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant

Job Introduction

Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant

Closing Date: 11.09.26 noon

Interview Date: 17.09.26

Job Start Date: September 2026 

Contract Hours: Fixed Term, Term-time only

Salary: EHCC/Support Staff

Salary Details: 

£2799 actual (5.4 hours/ week) 

Hours of work:12:00 – 13:00 

Location of Role: Netley Abbey Infant School

Job Description

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. We are seeking a Lunchtime Assistant who is committed to ensuring our pupils continue to experience positive and enjoyable lunchtimes. If you feel you have excellent communication skills, a passion for working with children and a good understanding of safeguarding; 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 

 At the heart of our school are our values. We encourage all children to be Ready, Respectful, Safe and Kind and our staff consistently model these behaviours in everything they do. Our work is underpinned by our staff values of kindness, empathy, excellence and resilience, which shape the positive, inclusive culture of our school

Rated ‘Good’ by OFSTED (2023), our school is committed to raising standards, promoting positive values and ensuring every child feels safe, valued and supported to achieve their best.

If you share our vision of Excellence Every Day and are committed to helping children grow in confidence, learning and independence, we would love to hear from you.

Application Process

If you are interested in working at our lovely school and would like to book a tour, please contact the school office.

Application packs are available on the Hampshire recruitment site, our website or by contacting the school office at: hr@netleyabbeyschools.co.uk. Completed application forms should be returned to the Head of School, Vicki Holland by noon on Friday 11th September 2026.    

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.