Lunchtime Assistant

Rowan Tree Primary School

Green Hall Close

Atherton

M46 9HP

Salary: Grade 2, £5,604 per annum. £12.85 per hour

3 x 10 hours per week, term time working 38 weeks per year

Required as soon as possible after pre-employment clearances have been received.

The Governors of Rowan Tree Primary School are wishing to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Level 1 Lunchtime Assistant who has experience of working with children with additional needs.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about helping children with special educational needs.
• Is able to support children with SEN.
• Is able to support with a range of additional needs in line with school practices and
• policies e.g. behaviour management, personal care, promoting life skills, developing play skills.
• Will join in with school life and the wider school community.

Ideally any prospective applicants would be able to visit school during a lunchtime duty session to experience the duties carried out by lunchtime assistants and observe the care and nurture of our pupils.

Visits can be arranged via the School Business Manager. To arrange a visit please call 01942 883928.

School is committed to safeguarding and would remind applicants that if they are shortlisted, they will need to complete a staff suitability declaration form prior to interview and that: It is an offence to apply for a role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Rowan Tree Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of all pupils. Successful candidates will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check and be required to sign themselves up to the DBS update service as an ongoing requirement of employment.

• Please note that references, for those candidates shortlisted, will be requested immediately.
• Please ensure you have the correct email contact details for you referees and that they are aware that they may be contacted.
• Online checks of candidates will also be undertaken.
• You will also need to bring original copies of your qualifications and proof of ID such as Photo Driving Licence or an in-date Passport preferably both.
• If you are not a British Citizen, please bring proof of your right to work in the UK.

If you require any further information, please contact the school on Tel: 01942 883928 E-mail: enquiries@admin.rowantree.wigan.sch.uk Website: https://www.rowantree.wigan.sch.uk/

Interview date: Wednesday 20^th May 2026

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding

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