SEND Lunch Cover Assistant Location: Sutton Hours: Monday to Friday, 11:30am – 1:30pm Contract: Part-time / Flexible Start Date: September 2026 Are you looking for flexible part-time work that fits around your lifestyle, family commitments, or other responsibilities? A welcoming specialist school in Sutton is looking for caring and reliable SEND Lunch Cover Assistants to join their supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who want to make a positive difference while working school-friendly hours. The role is ideal for those looking for flexibility, including parents, carers, or anyone wanting a part-time position during the school day. The Role As a SEND Lunch Cover Assistant, you will support pupils during lunchtime, helping to create a safe, positive, and enjoyable experience for children with additional needs. You will work alongside the wider school team to support pupils with their social development, communication, independence, and wellbeing. Key Responsibilities • Support pupils during lunchtime and break periods. • Encourage positive social interaction and independence. • Assist pupils with additional needs, including complex learning needs and SEND requirements. • Provide support with personal care where required. • Help create a calm and supportive lunchtime environment. • Build positive relationships with pupils and staff. • Work as part of a friendly and experienced SEND team. The Ideal Candidate • A caring, patient, and positive approach. • Experience supporting children or young people is desirable but not essential. • Personal SEND experience as a parent, carer, or family member is welcomed. • Strong communication and relationship-building skills. • Reliable, flexible, and willing to support pupils’ individual needs. • A genuine passion for helping children and young people.<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Patsy Boguzas on 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1031.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Patsy Boguzas&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1031</strong></strong>