Lunchtime Organiser (SEN)

Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School; Manchester; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

Prospect House Primary Specialist School in Higher Blackley is seeking a Lunchtime Organiser for a part‑time, permanent role (13 hours/week, term time only). The starting salary is £8,098 with a full-time equivalent of £26,016 (Grade 2).

You will support pupils during lunchtime to ensure they are safe, engaged and have a positive break, supervising dining hall and playground, and assisting with feeding and personal care as required (training provided).

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Supporting healthy eating and a safe, clean environment during lunchtime.
• Supervising pupils in the dining hall and playground.
• Assisting with feeding, toileting and changing where required (training provided).
• Supporting lunchtime clubs and activities to foster social interaction and independence.
• Working with teaching staff and senior lunchtime organisers to ensure smooth lunchtime routines.

Skills

Compassionate

Team player

Reliable

Clear communication

First aid

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 3-11 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.