Lunch Cover Assistant - All-Through Special School

Lunch Cover Assistant - All-Through Special School

Location: Sutton, SM5 & SM6

Hours: Monday to Friday, 11:30am - 1:30pm (Term Time)

We are looking for a Lunch Cover Assistant to join a friendly, all-through special school supporting students aged 5-19 years with a wide range of needs, including ASD, ADHD, PMLD, SEMH, medical needs, and challenging behaviours. This is a perfect role for parents or anyone seeking work-life balance, offering consistent term-time hours and the opportunity to make a real difference in a supportive SEND environment. We welcome applications from candidates with personal experience, transferable skills, or a willingness to learn - full SEND experience is not essential if you have the right attitude and enthusiasm.

About the Role

You will help supervise students during lunch and break times, ensuring a safe, positive, and inclusive environment. You will support students with social interactions, routines, and any additional needs during these periods. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with young people, is patient, calm, and able to manage a variety of behaviours using positive reinforcement and proactive strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise students during lunch and break times, ensuring safety and wellbeing.
• Support students with medical or personal care needs where required.
• Assist with promoting positive social interactions and routines.
• Manage challenging behaviour calmly and consistently.
• Work closely with other staff to ensure a smooth lunchtime experience for all students.

Ideal Candidate

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND is desirable but not essential.
• Personal experience, transferable skills, or a strong willingness to learn is welcomed.
• Calm, patient, and reliable with strong interpersonal skills.
• Confident in supervising groups and promoting positive behaviour.
• Committed to helping students develop independence and confidence.

If you are interested, click on the apply button and contact Patsy Boguzas on Ext: 1031.

Referral bonus: We offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website). If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions. You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role. Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

Contact: Patsy Boguzas

Telephone: Ext: 1031