Lunchtime Supervisor: Caring Support in a Special School

eTeach UK Limited; Wheatley; On-site; GBP 3,800 - 7,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing days

On-site parking

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Referral scheme

Supportive staff

Job summary

John Watson School in Wheatley is seeking a Lunchtime Supervisor to join a friendly team. The role is permanent, 11:30am–1:30pm daily, term time only. You will prepare the dinner hall, supervise pupils during lunch, and assist with feeding and behaviour management. Training will be provided by existing staff.

There are opportunities for supply work in classroom settings before or after lunch. The school serves pupils aged 2–19 with SEND, within a supportive, safeguarding-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, particularly those with learning difficulties.
• Strong teamwork and initiative.
• Flexibility and adaptability across teams or sites.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusive practice.
• Physically fit for active, indoor/outdoor duties.

Responsibilities

• Set up the lunch hall using the pupil seating plan.
• Assist in transferring pupils between classroom, lunch hall and outside play area.
• Help with feeding of individual pupils.
• Support pupils to maintain good eating habits and behaviour.
• Supervise designated pupils on the playground.
• Support pupils to meet targets in lunch hall and break duty.
• Assist the teacher and teaching assistants to manage behaviour as required.
• Participate in training events, such as Safeguarding.
• Be aware of and comply with Health and Safety policies.

Job description

John Watson School in Wheatley is seeking a Lunchtime Supervisor to join a friendly team. The role is permanent, 11:30am–1:30pm daily, term time only. You will prepare the dinner hall, supervise pupils during lunch, and assist with feeding and behaviour management. Training will be provided by existing staff.

There are opportunities for supply work in classroom settings before or after lunch. The school serves pupils aged 2–19 with SEND, within a supportive, safeguarding-focused culture.