About this role
- Birchwood Primary School
- Address: Martlesham Health, Ipswich, Suffolk IP5 3SP
- Salary: £13.29 per hour
- Hours: Daily 11.30am - 1.30pm
- Contract: Permanent, required from 2 November 2026
- Reference: 5592
Birchwood Primary School is looking for a Lunchtime Assistant .
We are looking for a keen, reliable and hardworking person to join our dedicated Lunchtime team to provide a high standard of support to the kitchen and supervision of pupils during lunch times at Birchwood Primary School.
You will have:
- a flexible approach and ability to work as part of a team
- a willingness to fully participate in all aspects of school life
- the ability to use their initiative
- a commitment to professional development.
Birchwood is federated with Holbrook Primary School as part of Birchwood and Holbrook Partnership of Schools.
We are continually working to improve Birchwood Primary School and are incredibly passionate about its future, we want you to join us and share the passion for this journey.
To find out more
Please read the Job Description (word) and Application Guidance (Word)
Please call Caroline Hetherington , Executive Business Manager on 01473 610701 if you wish to discuss the role.
How to apply
Please complete the Application Form (Word)
Please email your completed application to [email protected]
We reserve the right to appoint prior to the closing date for the right candidate.
Closing date: 9 am, 12 October 2026. Interview date: 13 October 2026.
Birchwood Primary School is committed to equality of opportunity for all members of our school community. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children: we have rigorous policies and procedures for staff conduct, child protection and security and the interview will include questions about safeguarding children. As part of our commitment to child protection and welfare, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please note that it is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.