Lunchtime Support Assistant – SEND School, Corby
We are recruiting caring, patient and enthusiastic Lunchtime Support Assistants for a specialist SEND school in Corby. This role supports children and young people across an all-through school, working primarily with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and pupils with a range of additional needs, including physical disabilities.
As a Lunchtime Support Assistant you will be assigned to a specific class and will support pupils throughout the entire lunchtime period: accompanying students from the classroom to the dining hall, supporting them during mealtimes, encouraging positive social interactions, and supervising activities during playground and outdoor time before safely returning them to class.
Key Responsibilities
- Support pupils throughout the lunchtime routine
- Assist students in the dining hall during meals
- Encourage social interaction, communication and independence
- Supervise pupils during outdoor play and recreational activities
- Support pupils with additional physical and communication needs
- Follow safeguarding, behaviour and health and safety procedures at all times
- Provide personal care support when required
What We’re Looking For
- A compassionate and patient approach
- Experience working with children, young people or adults with SEND is desirable but not essential
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Reliability, professionalism and a willingness to learn
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting student wellbeing
Progression Opportunities
- Stay beyond the lunchtime period to provide classroom support
- Gain additional experience as a Teaching Assistant
- Progress into longer‑term or full‑time TA positions within the school
Working Hours
Monday to Friday: 11:30am – 1:30pm (Term Time Only)
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