Lunchtime Assistant

Cedar Avenue

Upminster

RM14 2LW

Tel: 01708 225186

Email: office@branfil.havering.sch.uk

Head Teacher: Mrs Nicole Gunthorpe

Lunchtime Assistant 

Hours : 5 days per week, Monday – Friday, 39 weeks per year, 6 hours per week, 1 hour 5 minutes per day between the time of 11 45am- 1 30pm (depending on year group deployment)

Grade: Grade1/2 points 2-5

Salary : £28,221 - £29,436 per annum (£3,942 - £4,112 pro rata)

Contract : Temporary until July 2026

Start Date: As soon as possible

As a SEND Lunchtime Assistant, you will be prepared to work in a challenging but enjoyable work environment and will be joining a supportive team committed to inclusion and outdoor play.

You will work closely with a named child. You will support this child to have a positive lunchtime experience including when eating in the lunch hall and supporting positive play and social interactions on the playground.

Experience of working with children with SEND is desirable.

The successful candidate will:

• be a proactive, positive role model for pupils
• ideally have some experience of working one to one with children
• be committed, flexible and reliable
• work well in a team with a consistent positive attitude 
• be passionate about working with children with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities
• show empathy and communicate effectively with pupils and staff.

Please apply online.

Closing Date: Wednesday 15th October 2025 - 12pm

Interview Date: Thursday 23rd October 2025