LUNCHTIME DINING HALL ASSISTANT
Brighton Hill Community School, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 4HS17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
11 October 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
24 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £4,578.94 Annually (Actual) £4,578.94 per annum (FTE £25,552)
LUNCHTIME DINING HALL ASSISTANT job summary
Join Our Team
Brighton Hill Community School is seeking a reliable, enthusiastic and caring Lunchtime Dining Hall Assistant to join our friendly support staff team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and would like to play an important role in ensuring our students have a positive, safe and well-organised lunchtime experience.
About the Role
As a Lunchtime Dining Hall Assistant, you will help supervise students during the busy lunch period, supporting the smooth operation of our dining facilities and promoting positive behaviour throughout the school environment.
Key responsibilities include:
Preparing dining areas before students arrive.
Supervising students during lunchtime.
Managing queues and helping maintain an orderly environment.
Encouraging positive behaviour and good manners.
Supporting students where required and reporting any concerns.
Ensuring dining spaces are left clean, tidy and ready for afternoon lessons.
A successful lunchtime period is vital in helping students return to lessons settled, refreshed and ready to learn. As part of our team, you will make a valuable contribution to the wellbeing and daily experience of our students.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone who:
Enjoys working with children and young people.
Has good communication and interpersonal skills.
Is approachable, patient and positive.
Can work effectively as part of a team.
Is reliable, organised and able to use their initiative.
Previous experience in a school environment is welcome but not essential, as full support and training will be provided.
Why Join Brighton Hill Community School?
Brighton Hill Community School is a thriving and inclusive secondary school with a strong sense of community. Our staff are committed to ensuring every student achieves their potential in a supportive and respectful environment.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Brighton Hill Community School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1284 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Brighton Hill Community School, a vibrant and inclusive secondary school located in the heart of Basingstoke, Hampshire. Our school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and dynamic learning environment where every student is encouraged to achieve their full potential, and that leads to making success inevitable. We believe our school cornerstones of Commitment, Collaboration, Courage and Kindness are integral to this.
At Brighton Hill, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence in both academic and extracurricular activities. Our curriculum is designed to inspire a love for learning and to equip students with the skills they need to succeed in an ever-changing world. We emphasize the importance of values, well-being, and personal development, ensuring that our students grow into well-rounded, responsible, and empowered individuals. We are proud that our students achieve progress above the national average.
Our school is known for its strong sense of community and the #YellowArmy spirit, where students, staff, and parents work together to create a positive and nurturing environment. We are proud to be a Training School, supporting the next generation of teachers.
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