Lunchtime Learning Lead

Wilson Stuart School; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

SEN allowance

Job summary

Wilson Stuart School in Birmingham is seeking a Lunchtime Learning Lead to provide safe, inclusive supervision during the lunch period. You will support pupils' physical, emotional and social development through structured play and learning activities, while promoting independence and positive behaviour.

Working with teaching staff, you’ll assist with personal care, monitor health and safety, and help create engaging lunchtime activities that support inclusion.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, patient and committed to supporting children with diverse needs.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Promotes inclusion and positive behaviour.
• Able to set up engaging lunchtime activities.
• Understands safeguarding and health & safety.
• Flexible and able to assist with personal care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and supervision for pupils during lunchtime.
• Assist pupils with feeding and personal care needs in a safe and dignified manner.
• Set up and supervise stimulating play and learning activities that promote social skills and physical development.
• Encourage positive behaviour, independence, and inclusion.
• Monitor pupil well-being and respond promptly to any concerns.
• Ensure health and safety standards are maintained, including safeguarding protocols.
• Communicate effectively with teaching staff and work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Report incidents, accidents, or hazards promptly and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Compassionate

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Inclusion

Proactive

Safeguarding

Health & Safety

Personal care

Job description

Role: Lunchtime Learning Lead

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 15 hours per week, (11:30am - 2:30pm - Monday - Friday), Term time only

Salary: Grade 2: £25,614.00 - 27,709.00 FTE (£9,203.60– £9,956.37 Actual)

Allowances: SEN allowance - £1,779.00 pro rata

Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing date: 1 November 2026

EIAT is a thriving Multi Academy Trust in North Birmingham incorporating Wilson Stuart School, Mayfield School, Queensbury School, The Hive College, Lime Tree Nursery and Blue Sky Nursery. We strive to share best practice and work in cohesive, collaborative and innovative ways. Our ethos is 'Better Never Ends'.

About the school

Wilson Stuar t School is an Ofsted designated outstanding all age (2 – 25 years) Special School which provides very high-quality education for 290 pupils and young people who have physical disabilities, and/or complex medical conditions.

As a Trust we truly value the success of every child and we place the sharing of excellent education practice at the core of this value. Professional development, challenge and support are at the heart of ensuring our staff are some of the finest teachers so they can deliver outstanding teaching.

We benefit significantly from the variety of schools within the Trust, enabling staff to benefit greatly from the opportunities we have for collaborative working. in addition, we are able to benefit tremendously from sharing best practice and expertise we have within our organisation.

Wilson Stuart School have achieved an Outstanding grade in their last 7 Ofsted inspections, the latest of which was December 2024 where we continued to maintain the standards identified at previous inspections.

We recognise the importance of teamwork, and this is evident through all aspects of the work we do. Our students are delightful, work hard and are keen to learn and the school is a very happy and positive working environment. We have a comprehensive induction programme, friendly and very supportive staff along with excellent facilities and a superb environment to support teaching and learning. Wilson Stuart School is not just a special school – it is an exceptional school!

About this role

As a Lunchtime Learning Lead, you will play a key role in creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for pupils during the lunchtime period. This position involves supporting children’s physical, emotional, and social development through structured play and learning activities, while promoting independence and positive behaviour. You will assist with personal care needs, encourage communication and interaction, and ensure health and safety standards are maintained at all times. Working closely with teaching staff and colleagues, you’ll help make lunchtime a positive and enriching part of the school day.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide high-quality care and supervision for pupils during lunchtime.
• Assist pupils with feeding and personal care needs in a safe and dignified manner.
• Set up and supervise stimulating play and learning activities that promote social skills and physical development.
• Encourage positive behaviour, independence, and inclusion.
• Monitor pupil well-being and respond promptly to any concerns.
• Ensure health and safety standards are maintained, including safeguarding protocols.
• Communicate effectively with teaching staff and work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Report incidents, accidents, or hazards promptly and maintain accurate records.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Are compassionate, patient, and committed to supporting children with diverse needs.
• Have excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Can promote inclusion and positive behaviour in a supportive manner.
• Are proactive and able to set up engaging activities for pupils.
• Understand the importance of safeguarding and health & safety.
• Are flexible and willing to assist with personal care needs.
• Have a positive attitude and enthusiasm for making lunchtime a valuable part of the school day.

Join us at Wilson Stuart School and become part of a team that transforms lives through care, creativity, and commitment.

If you are determined, hardworking and think that working at our Trust might be for you, then we would love to hear from you.

We warmly welcome informal conversations and visits. If you’d like to arrange this, please contact us at [e-mail]