Lunchtime Organiser SEN

Grange; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 6,200 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Grange School is seeking a Lunchtime Organiser to support pupils with SEN during the school day, helping them enjoy a safe and engaging lunchtime experience.

The role is permanent, 10 hours per week, during term time, with a starting salary of £6,229 and a full-time equivalent of £26,016 (Grade 2). You will work with teachers and the wider team to promote wellbeing and positive behaviour.

Qualifications

• Caring and reliable individual with good communication.
• Able to support pupils with SEN and promote a safe lunchtime environment.
• Strong teamwork and safeguarding awareness.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils in the dining hall and around the school site.
• Assist with feeding, toileting, changing and handwashing as required.
• Encourage independence, social interaction and positive behaviour.
• Run lunchtime clubs and activities such as sports and arts.
• Provide care and reassurance to pupils who are unwell or have minor accidents.
• Work with teachers and staff to ensure pupil wellbeing and safety.
• Follow training for safe use of equipment.

Skills

Caring

Enthusiastic

Reliable

Interpersonal skills

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Lunchtime Organiser SEN to join our fantastic team at Grange School.

This is a permanent position working 10 hours per week, term time only. The starting salary is £6,229 and the full time equivalent is £26,016 Grade 2.

Grange School is seeking caring, enthusiastic and reliable Lunchtime Organisers to join our dedicated team. This is a rewarding opportunity to support children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) during the school day, helping them to enjoy a positive, safe and engaging lunchtime experience

About the role

As a Lunchtime Organiser, you will play an important role in supporting pupils throughout the lunchtime period. Responsibilities include supervising pupils during lunch and recreation, supporting healthy eating, assisting with personal care needs where required, and helping to run engaging lunchtime activities and clubs.

Key responsibilities include

• Supporting pupils in the dining hall and around the school site.
• Assisting with feeding, toileting, changing and handwashing where required.
• Encouraging independence, social interaction and positive behaviour.
• Leading and supporting lunchtime clubs and activities, such as sports, arts and sensory activities.
• Providing care and reassurance to pupils who are unwell or have minor accidents.
• Working alongside teachers and support staff to ensure pupils' wellbeing and safety.
• Supporting the safe use of specialist equipment following appropriate training.

We're Looking for applicants who

• Enjoy working with children and young people.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Are patient, flexible and resilient.
• Can work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Have an understanding of safeguarding and child welfare responsibilities

All school staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.

Working for Prospere Learning Trust

Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.

• High quality CPD for all roles
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses
• Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and over 15% for support staff
• Good holidays – teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document; non-teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service
• Cyclescheme - save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
• Employee Assistance Programmes - including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
• Credit Union - regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
• Flexible working options - we're happy to talk flexible working where possible
• Mental Health First Aid in every school
• Blue Light Card - discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
• bYond cashback card - spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases

Visit our website to learn more about our Trust: Welcome to Prospere Learning Trust

Job Application Information

For application support, contact us on 0161 527 7953 or email [e-mail]

As per Keeping Children Safe in Education, we conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates to identify any relevant issues for interview discussion. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure declaration, declaring any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children. Information will be provided on where to seek guidance on whether certain offences are now protected and should not be disclosed within the self-disclosure form.

Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 all positions within the School are exempt. Therefore, we are entitled to carry out Enhanced Disclosure checks for all staff and volunteers. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relating to children.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visa applications. If you’ve lived or worked outside the UK in the last five years, additional information will be required. Job offers are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references.

Safeguarding Commitment

All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Equality Statement

Prospere Learning Trust values diversity and welcomes applications from all candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.