Lunchtime Supervisor - Horton Lodge Special School

WMJobs; Leek; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Horton Lodge Special School in Leek is seeking a Lunchtime Supervisor to support pupils aged 2-11 with complex needs during the lunch period. You will help children eat, socialise and stay safe in a busy dining hall, while following plans and safeguarding procedures.

The role is term-time, Monday to Friday, 11:30am–1:30pm, offering a rewarding chance to make a real difference in daily school life and to work with a caring, experienced staff team.

Qualifications

• Caring, patient and enthusiastic approach to supporting children.
• Experience with children with disabilities or additional needs is desirable.
• Ability to follow plans and safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Set up and clear dining room equipment (chairs, tables).
• Support pupils during lunch to meet personal and social needs.
• Promote positive behaviour, communication and wellbeing.
• Assist with eating and drinking needs and ensure safety.
• Support safeguarding, equality and the school ethos.

Skills

Caring

Patience

Enthusiastic

Disability support

Job description

Horton Lodge Special School,

Make Every Day Matter

Horton Lodge Special School

Monday to Friday | 11:30am - 1.30pm | Term-time Only

Are you caring, enthusiastic and passionate about helping children to thrive?

At Horton Lodge Special School, we're looking for a caring, patient and enthusiastic Lunchtime Supervisor to join our dedicated and friendly team as soon as possible. You will be supporting children ages 2-11 with complex additional needs and disabilities during the lunchtime period, helping them to eat, socialise and remain safe.

This is much more than a job. It's an opportunity to make a genuine difference every single day in the lives of children and young people with complex and additional needs. The successful candidate will be able to build positive relationships with pupils, support communication and behaviour needs and contribute to a nurturing and inclusive environment.

What You'll Be Doing

You’ll be at the heart of our school community, supporting pupils by:

• Setting up and clearing away the dining room equipment such as chairs and tables


• Ensuring personal and social needs of the children are met during the lunch break following agreed plans and training.


• Promoting positive behaviour, communication and wellbeing.


• Supporting pupils with eating and drinking requirements.


• Promote safeguarding, equality and the overall ethos of the school

Why Join Horton Lodge?

Every day brings new opportunities, achievements and moments that truly matter.

In return, you'll enjoy:

• A highly rewarding role where you can see the difference you make


• Working with happy, engaging and inspiring pupils


• A beautiful school setting and welcoming environment


• A supportive, experienced and passionate staff team


• Excellent training and professional development opportunities


• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme


• Health and wellbeing support through the Thinkwell Scheme


• The chance to be part of a school where relationships, care and pupil success are at the heart of everything we do

Come and See Us

We warmly welcome and encourage visits to our school.

To arrange a visit, please contact us on 01538 306214 or email Lucy Bloor, Headteacher, at [e-mail].

Safeguarding Statement

Horton Lodge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to robust recruitment, vetting and induction procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and online searches.

Join us and help create extraordinary opportunities for extraordinary young people.

Because at Horton Lodge, every child deserves the chance to flourish - and every member of staff plays a part in making that happen.