Reading Borough Council
Lunchtime Controller - Park Lane Primary School
RG31 5AS
Key information
- Pay
- £3,657 to £3,666 a year
- Hours
- Part-time
- Contract
- Permanent
- Workplace arrangement
- On-site
- Posted date
- 15 Oct 2026
- Closing date
- 8 Nov 2026
About this role
6.25 hours per week (to cover across 11.45 – 1.40pm Monday – Friday (hours TBC)) - Term Time only - Required ASAP
We are seeking to appoint three Lunchtime Controllers to join our warm and friendly team at Park Lane Primary School, working across the Infants and Juniors site, where you will be a valuable part of the team and help provide a secure and happy environment for children at lunchtime through supervision inside the school, outside play areas and within the dining area.
Park Lane is situated in a residential area of Tilehurst, and we pride ourselves on creating a welcoming school community where every child is valued and supported to thrive.
We are looking for someone who has
Lots of energy, enthusiasm and patience
Is flexible and can work well within a team
Has a sense of humour
Ability to communicate effectively with other staff and pupils in the school.
Patience, fairness and a responsible attitude.
Show an understanding for Safeguarding and Keeping Children Safe in Education
Main duties involve
Supervising the clearing up of games and toys (inside and outside)
Using the School’s Behaviour Policy to manage pupil behaviour.
Assisting children in the dining room and encouraging healthy eating.