Lunchtime Controller

Khalsa Primary School, Slough, Berkshire, SL2 5QR

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Immediate

• Closing date

  2 October 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  18 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £5,125.00 Annually (Actual) (Scale 2 – FTE: £ 25,720)

Lunchtime Controller job summary

About this RoleKhalsa Primary School, part of the Sikh Academies Trust, is a vibrant, inclusive, and oversubscribed school with an Outstanding Ofsted rating (January 2020). We welcome children from all backgrounds and starting points, helping them learn, thrive, and grow into exemplary citizens who make a positive contribution to the world.Key Responsibilities

Your role will include:

Lunch Time Controller

• Supervise pupils in the dining hall, playground, and other areas during the lunch break.

• Encourage positive play and support social interaction.

• Assist younger pupils with eating and basic routines.

• Follow school behaviour and safeguarding procedures.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Experience working with children (in a school or similar setting).

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues.

• Willingness to contribute positively to our vibrant school community.

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Desirable:

• First Aid training

• Experience supporting children with SEND or behavioural needs

• Awareness of safeguarding and Health & Safety practices in schools

Professional Development & Benefits

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching and well-being

Commitment to safeguarding
Khalsa Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment and to report any concerns promptly to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS record check.

Early applications are encouraged, as we may begin interviews before the closing date.

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Khalsa Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Sikh, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 529 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Khalsa Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/khalsa-primary-school-slough

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