Lunchtime Supervisor

Wilson Stuart School; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training days

EAP

LGPS/TPS pension

Annual leave

Onsite parking

Job summary

Wilson Stuart School is seeking a caring, enthusiastic Lunchtime Supervisor to join our outstanding team. You will help create a safe, positive lunchtime experience for pupils, supporting them during meals and during outdoor activities.

Full training and support will be provided; previous experience is welcome but not essential. The role is permanent, 10 hours per week, term time only, with the Start date January 2027.

Qualifications

• Caring, enthusiastic and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils during mealtimes and help with feeding where required.
• Encourage independence and assist with social and recreational activities both indoors and outdoors.
• Provide pastoral support and contribute to the wellbeing and care of pupils.

Job description

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The job requirements are detailed below.

Job details

Hours of work: Monday – Friday, 11:55am to 1:55pm,10 hours per week, term time only

Contract type: Permanent

Start date of role: January 2027

Interview date: Thursday 26 November 2026

Enhanced DBS Check Required: Yes

EIAT is a thriving Multi Academy Trust in North Birmingham incorporating Wilson Stuart School, Mayfield School, Queensbury School, The Hive College, Lime Tree Nursery and Blue Sky Nursery. We strive to share best practice and work in cohesive, collaborative and innovative ways. Our ethos is 'Better Never Ends'.

About the School

Wilson Stuart School is an Ofsted designated outstanding all age (2 – 25 years) Special School which provides very high-quality education for 291 pupils and young people who have physical, intellectual disabilities and/or complex needs.

As a Trust we truly value the success of every child and we place the sharing of excellent education practice at the core of this value. Professional development, challenge and support are at the heart of ensuring our staff are some of the finest teachers so they can deliver outstanding teaching.

We benefit significantly from the variety of schools within the Trust, enabling staff to benefit greatly from the opportunities we have for collaborative working. in addition, we are able to benefit tremendously from sharing best practice and expertise we have within our organisation.

Wilson Stuart School have achieved an Outstanding grade in their last 7 Ofsted inspections, the latest of which was December 2024 where we continued to maintain the standards identified at previous inspections.

We recognise the importance of teamwork, and this is evident through all aspects of the work we do. Our students are delightful, work hard and are keen to learn and the school is a very happy and positive working environment. We have a comprehensive induction programme, friendly and very supportive staff along with excellent facilities and a superb environment to support teaching and learning. Wilson Stuart School is not just a special school – it is an exceptional school!

About the role

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and reliable Lunchtime Supervisor to join our outstanding team at Wilson Stuart School. This is a rewarding opportunity to play an important role in our pupils' day by helping to create a safe, positive and enjoyable lunchtime experience.

Working closely with our pupils, you will support them during mealtimes, encourage independence, assist with feeding where required, and help pupils engage in social and recreational activities both indoors and outdoors. You will also provide pastoral support and contribute to the high standard of care and wellbeing for which the school is known.

Our pupils are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for individuals who are patient, nurturing and committed to making a difference. Previous experience is welcome but not essential, as full training and support will be provided.

If you enjoy working as part of a friendly team and would like a role where every day is rewarding, we would love to hear from you.

We can offer

• A collaborative and inclusive culture that values every employee.
• A committed, hardworking team who strive to provide the best education for all students.
• Comprehensive induction and probation support and regular opportunities for professional development and growth.
• 10 staff training days across the academic year; one or two of these days may be aggregated which means completing training outside of normal working hours in twilight sessions.
• An Employee Assistance Programme via the BHSF App – including free totally confidential support, access to a GP 24/7 and counselling.
• Access to discounts and offers at many well-known retailers and other organisations via the BHSF App.
• Access to a generous pension scheme known as the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support staff or Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) for Teachers.
• Generous annual leave entitlement for support staff based on length of service, starting at 29 days pro-rata, rising to 32 at 5 years’ plus service and 34 following 10 years’ plus service. Teachers annual leave is in line with Teachers Pay & Conditions.
• Family friendly policies.
• Onsite parking at all sites.

We are the only Trust to provide SEN Allowances to ALL roles who work with students, including Teachers, TA’s, Care Assistants, Pastoral Care, Guides and Drivers.

If you are determined, hardworking and think that working at our Trust might be for you, then we would love to hear from you.

The Trust is committed tosafeguardingand promoting the welfare of students and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS, Childcare Disqualification (where applicable), qualifications, medical fitness, identity and right to work. All applicants will be requiredto providetwo suitable references. An online search (and a prohibition check for teachers) will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates. All successful candidates will be required to present their birth certificate along with evidence of any changes. Please read a copy of our Recruitment and Selection Policy here: EIAT-Recruitment-and-Selection-Policy.pdf.

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