Description
SEND Lunch Cover Assistant
Location: Sutton
Hours: Monday to Friday, 11:30am – 1:30pm
Contract: Part-time / Flexible
Start Date: September 2026
Are you looking for flexible part-time work that fits around your lifestyle, family commitments, or other responsibilities?
A welcoming specialist school in Sutton is looking for caring and reliable SEND Lunch Cover Assistants to join their supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who want to make a positive difference while working school-friendly hours.
The role is ideal for those looking for flexibility, including parents, carers, or anyone wanting a part-time position during the school day.
The Role
As a SEND Lunch Cover Assistant, you will support pupils during lunchtime, helping to create a safe, positive, and enjoyable experience for children with additional needs.
You will work alongside the wider school team to support pupils with their social development, communication, independence, and wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
• Support pupils during lunchtime and break periods.
• Encourage positive social interaction and independence.
• Assist pupils with additional needs, including complex learning needs and SEND requirements.
• Provide support with personal care where required.
• Help create a calm and supportive lunchtime environment.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Work as part of a friendly and experienced SEND team.
The Ideal Candidate
• A caring, patient, and positive approach.
• Experience supporting children or young people is desirable but not essential.
• Personal SEND experience as a parent, carer, or family member is welcomed.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Reliable, flexible, and willing to support pupils’ individual needs.
• A genuine passion for helping children and young people.
Location: Sutton
Hours: Monday to Friday, 11:30am – 1:30pm
Contract: Part-time / Flexible
Start Date: September 2026
Are you looking for flexible part-time work that fits around your lifestyle, family commitments, or other responsibilities?
A welcoming specialist school in Sutton is looking for caring and reliable SEND Lunch Cover Assistants to join their supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who want to make a positive difference while working school-friendly hours.
The role is ideal for those looking for flexibility, including parents, carers, or anyone wanting a part-time position during the school day.
The Role
As a SEND Lunch Cover Assistant, you will support pupils during lunchtime, helping to create a safe, positive, and enjoyable experience for children with additional needs.
You will work alongside the wider school team to support pupils with their social development, communication, independence, and wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
• Support pupils during lunchtime and break periods.
• Encourage positive social interaction and independence.
• Assist pupils with additional needs, including complex learning needs and SEND requirements.
• Provide support with personal care where required.
• Help create a calm and supportive lunchtime environment.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Work as part of a friendly and experienced SEND team.
The Ideal Candidate
• A caring, patient, and positive approach.
• Experience supporting children or young people is desirable but not essential.
• Personal SEND experience as a parent, carer, or family member is welcomed.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Reliable, flexible, and willing to support pupils’ individual needs.
• A genuine passion for helping children and young people.