Lunch time Supervisor

Elm Tree Primary Academy; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 4,400 - 4,700; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Flexible working

Supportive staff

Job summary

Elm Tree Primary Academy is seeking a Lunchtime Supervisor to support pupils at lunch times in a special school setting for autistic children. The role is permanent, term-time only, 7.5 hours per week.

The successful candidate will work as part of a friendly team, supervise in the playground and dining hall, and contribute to a calm, enjoyable break for pupils. DBS checks apply, and the post is subject to safeguarding procedures.

Qualifications

• Able to work as part of a team.
• Passion for working with autistic pupils.
• Support activities in the playground and dining hall.
• Energetic, positive, and team‑focused.
• Willing to expand knowledge through training.
• Willing to go the extra mile for our children.

Responsibilities

• Provide lunchtime supervision and support to pupils.
• Contribute to a calm, enjoyable mealtime break in a busy school setting.

Skills

Teamwork

Autism awareness

Playground support

Positive attitude

Training willingness

Job description

Lunchtime Supervisor - Elm Tree Primary Academy

Hours: 7.5 Hours per week - Permanent, Term Time only

Salary: Band B £25,185 FTE (Actual salary £4417 per annum) Subject to 2026 pay award

Elm Tree Primary Academy is a special school in Sandwell for autistic pupils with additional learning needs school in Sandwell, which is part of Victoria Academies Trust. The Trust aims to build a family of school who share a passion for powerful, immersive and creative learning.

We are looking to appoint a lunchtime supervisor to work within the school, who enjoys working with children, has a passion for supporting autistic children and wants to work as part of a friendly, enthusiastic team to ensure that dinner-times are meaningful enjoyable breaks.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Able to work as part of a team
• Have a passion for working with autistic pupils
• Will be able to support activities in the playground and dining hall
• Energetic, positive and have the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Willing to expand their knowledge and expertise through additional training opportunities
• Are willing to go the extra mile to make great things happen for our children

We can offer the successful candidates:

• A commitment to continuing professional development
• A supportive and hardworking staff team
• Happy to discuss flexible working

Elm Tree Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our recruitment process.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act

This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure which confirms the appointee is not on the Children’s Barred list being obtained. If you are shortlisted you will be asked to disclose any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not "protected" as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013)

For further information please contact Miss Jackson (Business Support Officer) on 0121 258 2880 or via email [e-mail]