What skills and experience we're looking for
Permanent position starting as soon as possible - 8.75 hours per week - Monday to Friday, Term time only and attend occasional monthly Team Meetings or training - 11.45am -1.30pm.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative Lunchtime Support Assistant to join our lunchtime team to support children during the lunchtime break.
Thameside is an inclusive and welcoming school, situated near the Thames river in Caversham.
The role will include supporting children in the dining hall, encouraging children to eat their food, tidying and clearing down the hall, and supervising children while promoting good behaviour and safe play in the playground.
You will need to be able to deal with challenging children in a fair and consistent manner and address any concerns with poor behaviour.
You will join an experienced team of other Lunchtime Support staff in providing a fun and safe lunchtime experience.
If you are a team player and have a passion for working with children please apply!
What the school offers its staff
Please email Miss Lucas, School Business Manager for further information or to get an application form sbm@thameside.reading.sch.uk or call 0118 937 5551 or visit
Closing Date: Sunday 23rd February 2025
Interviews: w/c 24th February 2025
The school is committed to safeguarding children and is an equal opportunity provider. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
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.