Lunch Time Supervisor - Elm Tree Primary Academy

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 4,500 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Supportive staff team

Flexible working

Job summary

Elm Tree Primary Academy in Sandwell is seeking a lunchtime supervisor to support autistic pupils and other children during the school day. You will work as part of a friendly team to ensure lunch breaks are meaningful and enjoyable while promoting safety and inclusion.

The role emphasises teamwork, energetic engagement with pupils, and a commitment to pupil welfare. DBS checks are required, with safeguarding paramount.

Qualifications

• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Passion for working with children with additional needs.
• Support activities in Playground and Dining Hall.
• Energetic, positive and team-oriented.
• Willing to expand knowledge through training opportunities.
• Willing to go the extra mile for children.

Responsibilities

• Support activities in the Playground and Dining Hall.
• Assist with lunchtime supervision to create meaningful, enjoyable breaks.
• Work as part of a friendly, enthusiastic team.
• Engage with pupils to promote safe, supportive mealtime experiences.

Skills

Teamwork

ASD support

Lunchtime supervision

Communication

Job description

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 applicants who are;

• Are able to work as part of a team
• Have a passion for working with children with additional needs
• Will be able to support activities in the Playground and Dining Hall
• Energetic, positive and have the ability to work effectively as part of our team
• Willing to expand their knowledge and expertise though additional training opportunities
• 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 any other information please contact Miss Jackson (Business Support Officer) on 0121 258 2880 or via email [e-mail]

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement of the role.

Hours

7.5 - Term Time only, Permanent

Salary

Band B SCP 4 £25,185 FTE (Actual salary £4457 per annum) Subject to 2026 pay award

Address

Elm Tree Primary Academy, Friar Park Road, Wednesbury, WS10 0TB

Closing Date

Friday 16 October 2026 at 9am