Lunchtime Support Assistant

Employer: Westlea Primary School

Location: Swindon, Wiltshire

Salary: £2,903.13 - £3,077.58

Posted: 2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

Sector: Education & Training

Job Description

Westlea is a fantastic mainstream primary school with a Nursery Class for children aged 3-4 years, growing Special Resource Provision (SRP) for children who are disabled and a Complex Needs Unit. We are in search of a Lunchtime Support Assistant who: Is nurturing and empathetic Has a great sense of humour Is an adaptable, collaborative team player Is patient with a flair for celebrating the smallest of successes If this sounds like you, we’d love for you to join our friendly and dedicated team. Our children are unique and need positive, supportive and fun Lunchtime Support Assistants who understand that our learning journeys are a bit different and that’s great! Westlea Primary School is proud to be part of Brunel Academies Trust - a growing educational community with no barriers, only potential. We strive to significantly improve the life chances and outcomes for our CYP within our SEND, CofE and mainstream EPs. Interview: 12 October 2026 or as received In the first instance we would welcome your application via SAM People Recruit. However, if you are unable to complete the application on this platform, please contact the team using people @brunel.org.uk or 0 1793 268820 and we will be able to issue a Word version of the application form for completion and return by the deadline. Unfortunately, in line with Safer Recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs. For any internal to Brunel candidates, please contact people @brunel.org.uk for an internal application form. Please see the attached Job Descriptions for full details of the responsibilities and expectations of these roles. Please check the Person Specification for the qualifications that are listed as Essential for this role. You will be required to show these qualifications if you are successful. Note: Applicants will be considered as received. Should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early. Hours: 5 hours per week Benefits Whether through continuous professional development, personal and impartial support, or exciting discounts to enjoy with friends and family, Brunel Academies Trust have a package of excellent benefits which are available to all employees, including: Support on continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities Brunel Perks – exclusive discounts on a range of products and retailers from cinema tickets, food shopping and holidays Carefirst – impartial counselling service in person, by video call or phone as well as a citizen’s advice function for advice and support on personal or professional queries Excellent pension scheme Free on-site parking Annual pay progression opportunities Continuous Service date honoured You are invited and encouraged to visit our setting to explore how unique and inspirational our children and team are. We encourage you to learn more about us through our website, and contact the school office to arrange a visit.

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