Lunchtime Organiser SEN

Teaching Vacancies; Manchester; On-site; GBP 5,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local high school is seeking a part-time Lunchtime Organiser to support students in a special educational needs environment. You will be responsible for supervising during lunch, facilitating various clubs, and ensuring a positive dining experience. This graded position offers a competitive salary starting at £5,937 for 10 hours a week, with a comprehensive benefits package including a generous pension and professional development opportunities. The role is perfect for someone passionate about education and children's welfare.

Benefits

High quality CPD for all roles

Bupa Level 1 Health Plan

Generous Pension Contribution

Good holidays

Cycle scheme

Employee Assistance Programmes

Credit Union

Flexible working options

Mental Health First Aid

Discounts via Blue Light Card

bYond cashback card

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school environment.
• Ability to assist with lunchtime activities and support healthy eating.
• Must be able to develop good relationships with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students in dining areas.
• Assist at tables and support food choices.
• Develop activities during lunchtime clubs.

Skills

Ability to provide effective support

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Experience with special educational needs

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

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

This is a Grade 2, permanent post working 10 hours per week, during term time only. The starting salary is £5,937 and the full time equivalent is £24,796. This role is expected to start as soon as all pre‑employment checks are complete.

We’re looking for

We are recruiting for a part time Lunchtime Organiser to work in our special educational needs high school. You will provide high quality support over lunchtime, supporting healthy eating, a range of lunchtime clubs, feeding and changing students as appropriate. The successful applicant must be able to work effectively with the whole school community including pupils, parents, governors and staff.

Main purpose of the job

You will supervise students in the dining areas and elsewhere as required to provide high quality support over lunchtime, supporting healthy eating, a range of lunchtime clubs, feeding and changing students as appropriate. You will help create an atmosphere so that the meal and lunchtime recreation is a pleasant experience for pupils and staff.

Key responsibilities

• Develop good professional relationships with students and other staff members.
• Undertake activities with groups of students during lunchtime clubs e.g. football, outdoor play, magazine club, art club, sensory story club.
• Assist at tables and support student food choices and development skills.
• Report serious incidents and accidents to senior staff.
• Take students who have minor accidents or are unwell to seek first aid where necessary, and if first aid is not necessary, comfort and reassure them.

How to apply

Please follow the online application process to be considered. Interviews will take place on Friday 27th February.

To find out more about the full responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached job description.

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.

What the school offers its staff

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 everyday health care expenses
• Generous Pension Contribution – over 26% for teachers and over 17% 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
• Cycle scheme – 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

About Pioneer House High School

Pioneer House High School is a special school located in Northern Moor which provides 100 day places for 11 to 19 year old pupils, with a unique focus in preparing pupils with significant additional needs, to become independent and productive adults. The school has a strong vocational emphasis and pupils will have the potential to progress on to supported or independent employment, internships, apprenticeships or college.

The school was opened in 2016 and moved to a new, purpose built, site in 2017 which hosts a range of facilities including a one‑bedroom bungalow, poly‑tunnel and horticultural area, a purpose built catering and hospitality kitchen and construction area. We have recently expanded our site developing the student run Strawberry Fox Café, and additional learning and social spaces.

Following our first Ofsted inspection in 2019, Pioneer House was graded Outstanding in all areas.

“Leaders’ investment in their staff is paying dividends. Leaders are adept at talent spotting, committed to helping staff develop their careers and confident to let staff take risks and try things out for themselves. This approach has helped them establish a successful team.”

Visit our website to learn more about our school community: https://www.pioneerhouse.net/

Job Application Information

Please apply using the online application form; incomplete applications may not be considered. CVs are not accepted. Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

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.

For application packs or support, contact us at 0161 527 7953 or [e-mail].

Commitment to safeguarding (continued)

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.