Lunchtime Support Assistant - Fixed term 1 year

Elements Primary School, Leeds, LS10 4WR

22 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  24 April 2026 at 1pm

• Date listed

  2 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: A1 Sc2 £24,413 FTE / £5,668.02 Actual - Term time only
• Additional allowances:

  A1 Sc2 £24,413 FTE / £5,668.02 Actual - Term time only

Lunchtime Support Assistant - Fixed term 1 year job summary

Wellspring is an established and growing Multi-Academy Trust with a difference. We operate Primary, Secondary, Special and Alternative Academies across Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and the Humber. We are committed to making a difference to the lives and life chances of the young people and the communities we serve.

As the Trust continues to grow our roles offer pathways for ambitious and dynamic individuals who are determined to make a difference. We value our people; collegial working at all levels is central to our culture. High quality induction training and ongoing professional development support are guaranteed. There will be a broad range of opportunities for you to realise your professional vision and ambitions within the Trust.

We are interested in hearing from people who:

• Are self-motivated, customer-focused and organised.

• Enjoy working as part of an inclusive team.

• Have a commitment to supporting the work of education leaders and who are passionate about learning.

Post Specification:

Duties will include, assisting children in the dining room with their meals, supervising the children on the playground, encouraging play and ensuring that they have a safe and happy lunchtime. You will be expected to work across the school with pupils from all year groups. .

Requirements:

• a confident and positive manner

• able to organise and lead activities

• an understanding of working with children

• able to work well with children and adults and work as part of a team

Hours:

10 hours per week, term time only.

Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview. Further pre-employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification and section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role, will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post.

We are committed to equal opportunities and to promoting diversity. We want our people to reflect the diversity of our communities, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post.

All applicants need to complete the Equal Opportunities form. Please click link for further details http://bit.ly/WATEqualOpportunities

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 Elements Primary School

• School type: Free School, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 400 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Elements Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/elements-primary-school

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