Lunchtime Assistant - Coley Primary School
Reading Borough CouncilReading, South East
Overview
This is a local council role (part time) with Reading Borough Council based in Reading. Applications close on 4 November 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
Part-time 5 hours per week (12:15 – 13:15 Monday – Friday) - Term-time only (without INSET Days) - Permanent
Our fantastic school is on the hunt for a Lunchtime Assistant with a splash of energy and fun.
This is the perfect role for someone easing themselves into the world of work so if being paid if being paid to help support children to have a great lunchtime sounds good to you then why not give us a try.
- enthusiastic and highly motivated?
- suitably qualified/experienced in working with children in school?
- committed to the Inclusion of all children and their families?
Then we would like to invite you to join our squad of lunchtime legends for a power hour of fun Monday to Friday.
- Supervise our wonderful pupils as they eat and play.
- Set up our dining areas like a pro.
- Keep things clean and tidy after the lunchtime.
- Support safe and fun play for children of all ages.
If you’re ready to make lunchtime the highlight of everyone’s day, we want YOU on our team. Put your best smile, grab your running shoes and let’s make lunchtime a blast!
Closing date: Wednesday 4th November 2026
Interview Date: Wednesday 11th November 2026
To download an application pack please visit our school website at http://www.coleyprimary.reading.sch.uk/job-opportunities/
Please do not send a CV as, for the purposes of Equal Opportunities, we can only accept Reading Borough Council application forms.
Visits to our website are warmly encouraged, come take a look at all the lovely things we are doing in school and explore our pages to get to know us a little better.
Application Packs are also available to collect from the school office. Visits to the School/Nursery are also welcomed and encouraged. Make an appointment to come and see us today.
This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
An Enhanced DBS check will be sought from all successful candidates.
How this role compares
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You have 14 days left to apply. Council adverts we hold typically run for around 28 days, so this is about the usual amount of time.
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