Description
Lunch Cover Assistant – All-Through Special School
Location: Sutton, SM5 & SM6
Hours: Monday to Friday, 11:30am – 1:30pm (Term Time)
We are looking for a Lunch Cover Assistant to join a friendly, all-through special school supporting students aged 5–19 years with a wide range of needs, including ASD, ADHD, PMLD, SEMH, medical needs, and challenging behaviours.
This is a perfect role for parents or anyone seeking work-life balance, offering consistent term-time hours and the opportunity to make a real difference in a supportive SEND environment.
We welcome applications from candidates with personal experience, transferable skills, or a willingness to learn – full SEND experience is not essential if you have the right attitude and enthusiasm.
About the Role
You will help supervise students during lunch and break times, ensuring a safe, positive, and inclusive environment. You will support students with social interactions, routines, and any additional needs during these periods.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with young people, is patient, calm, and able to manage a variety of behaviours using positive reinforcement and proactive strategies.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise students during lunch and break times, ensuring safety and wellbeing.
Support students with medical or personal care needs where required.
Assist with promoting positive social interactions and routines.
Manage challenging behaviour calmly and consistently.
Work closely with other staff to ensure a smooth lunchtime experience for all students.
The Ideal Candidate
Experience supporting children or young people with SEND is desirable but not essential.
Personal experience, transferable skills, or a strong willingness to learn is welcomed.
Calm, patient, and reliable with strong interpersonal skills.
Confident in supervising groups and promoting positive behaviour.
Committed to helping students develop independence and confidence.
Location: Sutton, SM5 & SM6
Hours: Monday to Friday, 11:30am – 1:30pm (Term Time)
We are looking for a Lunch Cover Assistant to join a friendly, all-through special school supporting students aged 5–19 years with a wide range of needs, including ASD, ADHD, PMLD, SEMH, medical needs, and challenging behaviours.
This is a perfect role for parents or anyone seeking work-life balance, offering consistent term-time hours and the opportunity to make a real difference in a supportive SEND environment.
We welcome applications from candidates with personal experience, transferable skills, or a willingness to learn – full SEND experience is not essential if you have the right attitude and enthusiasm.
About the Role
You will help supervise students during lunch and break times, ensuring a safe, positive, and inclusive environment. You will support students with social interactions, routines, and any additional needs during these periods.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with young people, is patient, calm, and able to manage a variety of behaviours using positive reinforcement and proactive strategies.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise students during lunch and break times, ensuring safety and wellbeing.
Support students with medical or personal care needs where required.
Assist with promoting positive social interactions and routines.
Manage challenging behaviour calmly and consistently.
Work closely with other staff to ensure a smooth lunchtime experience for all students.
The Ideal Candidate
Experience supporting children or young people with SEND is desirable but not essential.
Personal experience, transferable skills, or a strong willingness to learn is welcomed.
Calm, patient, and reliable with strong interpersonal skills.
Confident in supervising groups and promoting positive behaviour.
Committed to helping students develop independence and confidence.