Lunchtime Assistant

Weetwood Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS16 5NW

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  25 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 10 hours per week – 11:30-13:30 – Monday to Friday – Term Time Only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: NJC A1 Point 2 - £12.69 per hour currently

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a Lunchtime Assistant to support children in our Early Years setting, both in the dining area and in the playground during lunchtime. You will help ensure the safety, welfare and positive behaviour of the children, while also supporting them to develop social skills and enjoy positive play experiences. This role is ideal for someone looking to gain experience in a school environment or for anyone seeking a few hours of work each day during term time.

If you are someone who:

- Has experience of working with children or is keen to develop a career in this area;

- Can engage children in a range of play activities;

- Shows enthusiasm for working in a school environment where pupils are at the centre of everything we do;

- Is willing to undertake the relevant training needed for the role;

…then we want to hear from you.

What the school offers its staff

You will receive:

- Behaviour management training;

- Safeguarding training;

- Health and safety support.

What can we offer you:

- A supportive team of dedicated, friendly staff.

- Strong commitment to professional development through training and collaboration with experienced practitioners.

- Enthusiastic and motivated children who are curious to learn.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Safeguarding Statement
Weetwood Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. As part of the application process any shortlisting candidates would be required to complete a self-disclosure form. The successful candidate would be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

3 Schools Recruitment Equality Monitoring Form_2026.docx - 77.1 KB (opens in new tab)

2026-03_Lunchtime Assistant_Recruitment Pack.pdf - 297 KB (opens in new tab)

About Weetwood Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 260 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Weetwood Primary School website
• Email address: rhaworth@weetwoodprimary.co.uk
• Phone number: 0113 3230450
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/weetwood-primary-school

We are a happy, thriving school with a passion for creative teaching, lifelong learning and memorable experiences.

We work closely with our family of schools in Headingley, Kirkstall and the surrounding area and provide holiday clubs for pupils at the surrounding schools. We are looking for an inspirational and highly motivated practitioner who is passionate about working with children and who can work alongside our class teachers and other support staff to deliver high quality provision.

This is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to develop and build on their experiences and have access to relevant CPD whilst working with a supportive staff team. Our Governing Body is knowledgeable, efficient and focussed on raising standards and is incredibly supportive of the school. We have an active PTA, who raise considerable funds for the school and have an excellent relationship with the school leadership. In short, Weetwood is an exciting, happy and stimulating place to work, and a good prospect for anyone looking to further their career. I hope that after finding out more about our school, you will feel encouraged to apply for this post.

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