Lunchtime Support Assistant

Castle Hill School, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6JL

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  9 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  25 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 8 hours 20 minutes per week. Monday to Friday 11.40am – 1.20pm.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: NJC 5 – 6 Actual Salary: £5,009 - £5,088 per annum.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Salary: NJC 5 – 6 Actual salary: £5,009 - £5,088 per annum.
Contract: Permanent. Term time only.
Hours: 8 hours 20 minutes per week. Monday to Friday 11.40am – 1.20pm.
Closing Date: Friday 9th October 2026 at 9am.
Start Date: As soon as your notice allows.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Make a difference every day.

Are you caring, patient and passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs? Do you want a rewarding role where you can help pupils feel safe, valued and successful every day?

We are seeking a dedicated Lunchtime Support Assistant to join our friendly and supportive school team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role in our pupils’ day, helping to create positive lunchtime experiences that support their wellbeing, independence and social development.

You will work closely with pupils with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), supporting them during lunch, play and social activities while helping them to develop confidence, communication skills and positive relationships.

We are looking for someone who:

• Enjoys working with children and young people.
• Is kind, reliable, patient and approachable.
• Can remain calm and positive in a busy environment.
• Has strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare.
• Is committed to inclusion and helping every pupil achieve their potential.

Experience of working with children with SEND, complex learning difficulties or in a school setting would be beneficial, but we welcome applications from individuals who share our values and are keen to learn and develop within a specialist educational setting.

What you’ll get in return?

You’ll be joining a school and Trust which is all about putting staff first – with numerous wellbeing initiatives and social events to enjoy each term!

In addition to this you will benefit from:

• Automatic enrolment to the West Yorkshire Pension Fund.
• A Supportive and forward-thinking Leadership Team.
• Working as part of a creative and supportive team who want the best for all of our students.
• Additional holidays linked to service.
• Eye Care.
• Annual Flu Vaccines.
• Home & Technology Scheme.
• Rewards and discounts.
• GP Online and Prescription Service.
• Your Care Wellbeing Platform & EAP.
• Lifestyle benefits & discounts.

Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success, and we welcome applications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role.

If our school sounds like a place in which you could really make a difference, then we’d love to hear from you.

Read our Job Pack below for further information.

HOW TO APPLY

Could we be a good fit for each other, if you’d like a chat about the role or have any questions, we’d be delighted to hear from you. Please contact our School Business Manager, Allanna Hoyer via Recruitment@CastleHill.TLT.School

If you’re ready to apply, please complete our online application form.

SAFER RECRUITMENT

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to behave in a way that supports this commitment and are subject to an enhanced DBS check; the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 - GOV.UK

Please be aware that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

If you are shortlisted for interview, we will undertake an online public search in line with guidance from the Department for Education and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026.

What the school offers its staff

see above

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

Castle Hill School pays full regard to the DfE guidance “Keeping Children Safe in Education” 2022

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Lunchtime Support Asst Job Pack Sept 26.pdf - 677 KB (opens in new tab)

About Castle Hill School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 19
• Size: 130 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Castle Hill School website
• Email address: recruitment@TLT.school
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/castle-hill-a-specialist-college-for-communication-and-interaction-huddersfield

Castle Hill School is an Academy for pupils with Severe and Profound Learning Difficulties, age 3-19. Ofsted judged the school as being ‘Outstanding’ in its three previous inspections. We provide an energetic and forward thinking educational community with cutting-edge facilities and a nurturing environment. We are committed to learning and we offer a broad and challenging curriculum with a child centred philosophy at its core. We promote effective communication and independence in all we do.

We offer excellent personal development and unique opportunities of working within a totally school led system. The school is also part of a MAT which will provide opportunities to work alongside colleagues in other schools. No special school experience is necessary although you should have an excellent knowledge of early child development and methods for learning. We welcome applications from both NQTs and experienced teachers.

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