Lunchtime Supervisor

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Clough Head; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Professional training

Small class sizes

National organisation

Therapeutic supervision

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Compass Community Schools is seeking a dedicated Lunchtime Supervisor to ensure the safety and wellbeing of students during lunchtime in an SEMH setting. You will work with staff and pupils to create a positive, safe environment and support emotional regulation and social interaction.

The role requires experience with children, strong communication, safeguarding know-how and a calm, patient approach while promoting good behaviour and safety across dining hall and playground areas.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, preferably in an SEMH or SEN setting.
• Calm, empathetic and patient approach for children with emotional/behavioural needs.
• Excellent communication skills to work with staff and students.
• Proactive approach to student welfare and safety.
• Understanding of safeguarding practices and how to respond to concerns.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Previous experience in a school or educational setting.
• First aid qualification or willingness to undertake training.

Responsibilities

• Support the overall running of lunchtimes, including serving meals and aiding with clearing the dining spaces.
• Supervise students in the dining hall, playground, and other designated lunchtime areas, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Foster positive relationships with students, encouraging appropriate behaviour and social interaction during lunchtimes.
• Support students with SEN, particularly in managing emotional regulation and social interactions.
• Assist students where required (e.g., helping with opening food containers, cleaning up spills).
• Promote and model positive behaviour, providing encouragement and support where necessary.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the lunchtime area, ensuring waste is disposed of correctly and environment is safe.

Skills

Child experience

Calm & empathetic

Communication

Proactive welfare

Safeguarding

Stays calm under pressure

School experience

First aid

Job description

Our children come from a wide range of backgrounds, but all have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH). Many will also have other Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) such as Autism, ADHD, and communication difficulties.The work we do is both varied and challenging and, as a trauma and attachment informed organisation, all staff are provided with extensive therapeutic training and support.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Lunchtime Supervisor to join our team.The Lunchtime Supervisor will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of students during lunchtime. This role is particularly important at an SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) school, where understanding, patience, and the ability to manage a diverse range of student needs are essential. The successful candidate will work closely with both staff and students to ensure that lunchtimes are a positive, safe, and supportive experience.

Key Responsibilities

• To support the overall running of lunchtimes, including serving students meals and aiding with clearing the dining spaces.
• Supervise students in the dining hall, playground, and other designated lunchtime areas, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Foster positive relationships with students, encouraging appropriate behaviour and social interaction during lunchtimes.
• Support students with special educational needs (SEN), particularly in managing emotional regulation and social interactions.
• Assist students where required (e.g., helping with opening food containers, cleaning up spills).
• Promote and model positive behaviour, providing encouragement and support where necessary.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the lunchtime area, ensuring that all waste is disposed of correctly and that the environment is safe.

Person Specification

• Experience working with children, preferably in an SEMH or SEN setting.
• A calm, empathetic, and patient approach when dealing with children, particularly those with emotional and behavioural needs.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with both staff and students.
• A proactive approach to student welfare and safety.
• Understanding of safeguarding practices and the ability to respond to concerns appropriately.
• Ability to remain calm in potentially stressful or challenging situations.
• Previous experience in a school or educational setting.
• First aid qualification (or willingness to undertake training).

Benefits and Rewards

• The opportunity to develop and grow your career within Compass Community
• Extensive training and professional qualification opportunities
• Small class sizes with specialist TA support
• The chance to be part of an expanding, national organisation that recognises skill, effort and potential and grows its own leadership teams
• Regular therapeutic and supportive supervision
• Employee benefit service with access to wellbeing services, salary sacrifice schemes

We regularly review applications and reserve the right to close an advert early if we identify suitable candidates.

Safeguarding

Compass Community Schools are highly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services(previously the Criminal Records Bureau) and undergo due diligence checks on social media use.

All school-based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.

Compass is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As we continue to grow, we know that we must have the most talented employees with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our children and young people.