Lunchtime Assistant

Term time only (38 weeks per year) | 6hrs 15mins per week | 11:45am-1pm Monday to Friday 

Required September 2025

Grade A2 | Actual Salary £3,394 | Paid in 12 equal monthly payments

Are you passionate about making a real difference in children’s lives? Do you thrive in a diverse and inclusive school community where everyone is valued? As part of the Co-op Academies Trust, we live by the Co-op Ways of Being: “Be yourself, always,” “Do what matters most,” “Show you care,” and “Succeed together.” These values drive everything we do, from our teaching practices to our relationships with the community. As part of the Co-op Academies Trust, we offer a unique opportunity to join a nationwide network of schools driven by the values of cooperation, fairness, and respect. 

About Us

Co-op Academy Woodlands is an exceptional primary school situated in the heart of Leeds. As part of the Co-op Academies Trust, we are proud to deliver excellence in education, underpinned by a commitment to equality, inclusion, and community values.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils. This commitment extends to building strong partnerships with parents and carers, offering support and resources to help families thrive. We believe every child has the right to achieve their full potential, regardless of their background. Our vibrant, multicultural community is what makes our school so special. As noted in our recent OFSTED report, “Pupils at Woodlands feel safe and happy. They enjoy attending this welcoming and inclusive school.”

Your Role

Lunchtime Assistants at Co-op Academy Woodlands have an essential role in helping to realise the visions and values set out in the school’s policies. The opportunities which lunch times offer for children to play sociably, outdoors and in environments which enhance play are very valuable experiences for their well-being and development. Lunchtime Assistants should make a valuable contribution to the management of the school and the care and well-being of the children. Happy and playful lunchtimes are an important part of the school day allowing children to eat, socialise and experience the benefits of freely chosen play. 

Duties will include; Supervising pupils in the lunch hall and on the playground, engaging pupils in play, facilitating play, assisting in behaviour management, ensuring safe and purposeful play and interactions for all pupils.

Previous experience of working in school is preferable but not essential.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a forward thinking staff team, who are committed to improving the lives of its pupils.

Why us?

As part of the Co-op Academies Trust, we strive to demonstrate the following ethical values in everything we do - they are our ‘Ways of Being’:

Succeed together

Do what matters most

Be yourself, always

Show you care

So, if you believe in our values, we would love to hear from you! 

We offer a wide range of benefits and rewards to recognise the part you play in our success:

Benefits include:

Our employee benefits package includes:

• You’ll get a Co-op colleague discount card. This gives you a 10% discount in our Co-op Food stores.
• Co-operative Credit Union: save directly from your salary and receive a competitive dividend. Borrowers can benefit from very competitive interest rates & terms (in comparison with other high street lenders)
• Co-op Funeralcare benefit
• Season ticket and rental deposit loans

Apply today!

Closing date: 11th July 2025, 8am

Interviews: TBC

For more information about the Co-op Academies Trust, please visit: www.coopacademies.co.uk

The Trust is also committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships.