Lunchtime Supervisor Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Poole; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A specialist education provider in Poole is looking for a dedicated Lunchtime Supervisor Assistant to ensure a safe and structured lunchtime experience for students aged 2 to 19. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 months of childcare experience, particularly with special educational needs (SEN). This role involves supervising and supporting pupils with various needs, fostering positive interactions, and maintaining a calm and inclusive environment. Competitive pay and ongoing professional support are offered.

Benefits

Competitive weekly pay

Access to CPD courses

Dedicated consultant support

Career development opportunities

Pension enrolment

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of childcare experience, ideally with SEN children.
• Patient, resilient and caring approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students aged 2 to 19 during lunch.
• Support pupils with SEMH, ASD, and other needs.
• Encourage positive interactions among students.
• Ensure a safe and structured environment.

Skills

Childcare experience

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Caring approach

Resilience

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs?

A warm, inclusive specialist setting in the Poole area is seeking a dedicated Lunchtime Supervisor Assistant to join their team.

This is an exciting opportunity to support students aged 2 to 19 within both primary and secondary environments.

This wonderful specialist provision supports pupils with a wide range of needs, including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

The Role

As a Lunchtime Supervisor Assistant, you will play a key part in ensuring students have a safe, enjoyable and structured lunchtime experience.

• Supervising students aged 2 to 19 during lunch and recreation times
• Supporting pupils with SEMH, ASD, communication and sensory needs
• Encouraging positive interactions and emotional regulation
• Ensuring safety, structure, and inclusion for all pupils
• Working alongside other staff to maintain a calm, supportive environment

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• At least 6 months of childcare experience, ideally supporting children or young people with SEN
• A patient, resilient and caring approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for supporting pupils with additional needs

When you join Teaching Personnel, you gain access to ongoing support, training and professional opportunities.

• Competitive weekly pay
• Access to CPD courses such as behaviour support, safeguarding and autism awareness
• A dedicated consultant offering personalised guidance
• Opportunities for long-term roles and career development
• Pension enrolment and additional wellbeing support
• Being part of a friendly, supportive education community

We are committed to helping you grow as an educator while ensuring you feel valued and supported throughout your placement.

If you're passionate about making a difference and ready to support children and young people with SEN in a caring, specialist environment, we'd love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see th