Lunchtime Controller - Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Reading, RG2 7RB
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	11 Sept 2026
Closing date:	27 Sept 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Permanent, Term time only, 2.5 hours per day (12.5 per week)Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School is a vibrant, inclusive community where children are placed at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for a friendly, reliable and enthusiastic Lunchtime Controller to join our dedicated team. You will help to supervise and support our pupils during the lunch break, ensuring they are safe, happy and engaged.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervising children in the dining hall, playground and around the school.

• Supporting children ages 2-11 years.

• Encouraging good manners and positive behaviour.

• Supporting play activities and helping to organise safe and enjoyable lunchtime experiences.

• Assisting younger pupils as needed, such as with opening lunch items.

• Promoting our school’s values and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children.

What We’re Looking For:

• Enjoys working with children and is committed to their wellbeing.

• Is approachable, patient and has a positive attitude.

• Works well as part of a team and uses initiative.

• Is reliable and punctual.

• Experience working with children is desirable but not essential — full training will be provided

• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Why Join Us?

• Set hours during term time only.

• A friendly, inclusive, and supportive school environment.

• Opportunities to gain valuable school-based experience.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• A role that makes a real difference in children’s school experience.

• Term-time working pattern to support a healthy work–life balance.

What the school offers its staff

Should you wish to arrange a visit to our school or to request an application pack or for further information, please contact: Wendy Owen Admin Assistant – Adminasst@whitleypark.reading.sch.uk - 0118 937 5566 - https://www.whitleyparkprimaryschool.co.uk/

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews scheduled. Early applications are encouraged, as the school reserves the right to close the vacancy once a suitable candidate is appointed.

Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, online searches and satisfactory references.

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.

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