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Lunchtime Assistant

Chailey Heritage Foundation • Part-time • North Chailey, East Sussex, England • £12.98 / hour • 12h ago

Lunchtime Assistant

Location: Onsite, North Chailey, (BN8 4EF)

Salary: £12.98 per hour / £8,760 pro rata

Hours: 15 hours per week (11:30 am - 2:30 pm), Monday to Friday, term time only.

Help Shape Bright Futures as a Lunchtime Assistant

Join our Education team at Chailey Heritage Foundation as a Lunchtime Assistant, where every day brings an opportunity to make a difference. This role goes beyond supporting children with complex physical disabilities and health needs during mealtimes. You’ll also play an active part in their school day—encouraging participation in activities, fostering independence, and supporting wherever needed to ensure their school experience is as enriching as possible.

What You’ll Be Doing

Assisting with personal care, hygiene, and mealtime routines.
Engaging children in social play and activities to promote interaction and independence.
Preparing and tidying lunch areas, and ensuring pupils' dietary and sensory needs are met.
Supporting mobility needs using appropriate handling techniques.
Being an advocate for the children, respecting their individuality and promoting their confidence.

With your help, pupils will feel safe, valued, and inspired every day.

Who We’re Looking For

We need someone who is:

Compassionate, proactive, and great at building relationships.
A team player with a basic understanding of technology.
Willing to learn and grow, with a passion for helping children thrive. Previous experience in SEN settings or working with children is an advantage but not essential.

Our Induction Programme

We want you to feel confident and fully equipped to succeed in this role. That’s why all successful candidates must complete our 5-day induction program (and additional hands-on training sessions), which may extend beyond your contracted hours—but don’t worry, you’ll be paid for every hour you attend.

Why Join Us?

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Competitive pay.
Enhanced pension scheme.
Discount facilities and healthcare cash plans.
Free parking, tea/coffee facilities, and an onsite café.
Cycle-to-work scheme, employee assistance program, and more!

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Chailey Heritage Foundation, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

https://www.careers.chf.org.uk/job/lunchtime-assistant-5797708?source=chf.org.uk

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