Lunchtime Supervisor

Victoria School; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 4,600 - 5,200; Part time

Job summary

Victoria School in Birmingham is seeking a Permanent Lunchtime Supervisor to support children during lunch and playtime, Monday to Friday, 7.5 hours per week, term time only.

The role involves assisting with feeding at lunchtime and supervising the playground. The ideal candidate will be reliable, patient and able to work as part of a team to meet the varied needs of our pupils. Training and safeguarding procedures are provided.

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting children and young people.
• Good communication with pupils and colleagues.
• Reliable, punctual and able to follow school routines.
• Able to work as part of a team and use own initiative.
• Willing to learn and adapt to the needs of the school.
• Flexible to meet the school's lunchtime requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with feeding at lunchtime.
• Supervise the playground during lunch and break times.
• Support pupils with varying needs in a busy school environment.

Skills

Supporting children

Communication skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Initiative

Flexibility

SEND environment experience

Job description

Federation of Cherry Oak School and Victoria School

Based at: Victoria School, Bell Hill, Northfield, B31 1LD

Permanent Lunchtime Supervisors

7.5 Hours per week - Term Time Only - Permanent

Working Pattern - Monday - Friday

Salary Range: £4622- £5246

Part Time Applications will be considered

Victoria School is an all-through school for children and young people aged 2-19 years with profound and multiple learning difficulties and associated medical needs.

The successful candidate will be assisting with feeding at lunchtime and playground supervision.

The ideal candidate for these positions will have:

• a passion for supporting children and young people;
• good communication skills;
• enthusiasm, commitment, reliability and a willingness to learn
• Work using own initiative, and as part of a team
• Support the varied, complex needs of our children and pupils
• Communicate clearly and effectively with pupils and colleagues
• Take ownership of tasks
• Work flexibly to meet the needs of the school

This role will ideally suit people who wish to work in a vibrant SEND environment.

Closing date for applications

Friday 25th September 2026 at 09:00am

Interview Date

Week Commencing Monday 12th October 2026

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks including enhanced DBS, Childcare Disqualification, medical fitness, identity and right to work.

References

All applicants will be required to provide 2 suitable references

Short-Listed Candidates

An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all shortlisted candidates.

Terms and Conditions

Birmingham City Council is a Living Wage Employer

Rehabilitation of Offenders

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and has the amended to the Exceptions Order 1975,2013 and 2002.

Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent conviction and cautions are ‘protected’; so they do not need to be disclosed to employers; and if they are disclose, employers cannot take them into account.

Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

The post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore, the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.