Lunchtime Organiser SEN

Prospere Learning Trust; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 5,300 - 7,200; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD for all roles

Health Plan

Pension Contribution

Holiday entitlement

Cyclescheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working

MHFA in schools

Blue Light Card

bYond cashback

Job summary

Pioneer House High School, part of Prospere Learning Trust, is hiring a Lunchtime Organiser SEN. The role is 10 hours per week during term time, with a starting salary of £6,229 and a full-time equivalent of £26,016.

You will supervise pupils, assist lunchtime clubs, and promote safe, positive lunchtime experiences. The ideal candidate is caring, enthusiastic and capable of working with children with SEND, in a supportive, team-based school environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising children or SEND pupils is advantageous.
• Ability to relate well to children and adults in a school setting.
• Willingness to contribute to lunchtime activities and clubs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students in dining areas and during lunchtime activities.
• Assist with lunchtime clubs (e.g., football, art, magazines).
• Support student meals, choices, and development of skills.
• Report incidents to senior staff and provide first aid as needed.

Skills

Caring

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Job description

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 £6,229 and the full time equivalent is £26,016.

We’re looking for:

We are looking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Lunchtime Organiser to join our friendly team at Pioneer House High School. Our students have a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and we are seeking someone who is passionate about supporting young people to enjoy a safe, happy and positive lunchtime experience. The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring that students are supported, encouraged and supervised throughout the lunchtime period, helping them to develop their independence, social skills and confidence.

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.
• To assist at tables and to support student food choices and development skills.
• To report serious incidents and accidents to Senior staff.
• Taking students who have minor accidents or are unwell to seek first aid where necessary, and if first aid is not necessary, comforting and reassuring them.

What you'll bring to the role:

• Ability to relate well to children and adults
• Ability to work as part of a team or individually
• Self-motivation and personal drive to complete tasks to required time scales and quality standards
• Willingness to work flexibly and to undertake any other duties which contribute to the delivery of Trust Services
• Demonstrate a commitment to appropriate professional standards, including core policies relating to equality and diversity and child protection

All school staff are expected to share Prospere Learning 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 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: prospere.org.uk

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/

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