Lunchtime Organiser (SEN)

Prospere Learning Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 10,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD for all roles

Pension contribution

Flexible working where possible

Health plan (Bupa)

Employee assistance programme

Cycle scheme

Family-friendly policies

First aid training support

Discounts card

Job summary

Prospect House Primary Specialist School in Higher Blackley, Manchester, is seeking a Lunchtime Organiser to support pupils during lunch periods, ensuring a safe and engaging break. This part-time, permanent post is 13 hours per week during term time only.

You will supervise the dining hall and playground, assist with feeding and personal care where required (training provided) and help run lunchtime clubs to promote social interaction and independence.

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people, SEND experience preferred but not essential.
• Willing to undertake personal care and safe use of specialist equipment training.
• Awareness of child protection policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils during lunchtime to ensure they are safe, engaged and enjoying a positive break.
• Supervise pupils in dining hall and playground; assist with feeding and personal care where required (training provided).
• Support lunchtime activities and groups, fostering social interaction and independence.
• Work with teaching staff and senior lunchtime organisers to maintain calm, safe environments.
• Deliver first aid when necessary and support with minor accidents and reassurance.

Skills

Compassionate

Patient

Team player

Reliable

Clear communicator

Follow instructions

Stakeholder relationships

Training willingness

Child protection awareness

First aid (desirable)

Job description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Lunchtime Organiser to join our fantastic team at Prospect House Primary Specialist School.

This is a part time, permanent post working 13 hours per week, during term time only. The starting salary is £8,098 and the full time equivalent is £26,016 Grade 2.

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and reliable Lunchtime Organiser to join our dedicated team at Prospect House Primary Specialist School in Higher Blackley, part of Prospere Learning Trust. Prospect House is a vibrant, purpose-built special primary school supporting children aged 311 with significant learning needs and additional complexities. We offer a warm and welcoming environment with state of the art facilities.

About The Role

As a Lunchtime Organiser, you will support our pupils over the lunchtime period to ensure they are safe, engaged and enjoying a positive break in their day. This involves:

• Supporting healthy eating and food choices and ensuring clean and safe environment
• Supervising pupils in the dining hall and playground
• Assisting with feeding, toileting, and changing where required (training provided)
• Support activities with groups of students during lunchtime clubs
• Creating a calm and positive environment that encourages social interaction and independence
• Working closely with teaching staff and senior lunchtime organisers
• Supporting with minor accidents comforting and reassuring pupils or delivering first aid where necessary.

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applicants with experience working with children or young people, particularly those with SEND but it’s not essential. Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who is:

• Compassionate and patient and a strong team player
• Reliable and committed to supporting children’s wellbeing
• Able to communicate clearly and follow instructions confidently
• Ability to develop good working relationships with staff, children and wider stakeholders
• Willing to undertake relevant training, including personal care and the safe use of specialist equipment
• To be aware of policies and procedures relating to child protection
• A first aid qualification is highly desirable

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.

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 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
• 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

Prospect House Primary School

Visit our website to learn more about our Trust:

Prospect House is a new free special primary school in Higher Blackley, North Manchester. The school is the first school in the Trust to be open north of the city offering places for children with very significant learning needs and other associated additional needs, aged 3 11 years old. The brand new purpose built site offers specialist facilities including a state-of-the- art hydropool including changing room to pool hoisting, ASC friendly classrooms and corridors, Food Technology Room, Library, Immersive Learning Room, Sensory Regulation Room, Parent Room, Pets as Therapy Dogs (Alfie and Ovie) and two KuneKune Pigs (Sebastian and Dolores).

Prospect House was graded as outstanding in all areas by Ofsted,

‘Prospect House provides an inspiring learning environment in which pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities flourish. Pupils are extremely happy and safe. Leaders and staff have created a respectful and nurturing school where everybody matters.’ Ofsted 2023

Visit our website to learn more about our school community:

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.