Lunchtime Supervisor — Special School (Flexible)

The Propeller Academy Trust; Wheatley; On-site; GBP 4,000 - 6,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid wellbeing days

Free on-site parking

Flexible working options

Employee assistance programme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Referral scheme up to £500

Supportive staff team

Safeguarding culture

Job summary

John Watson School in Wheatley is seeking a Lunchtime Supervisor to join our vibrant team. The role is permanent, from 11:30am to 1:30pm daily, term time only, with duties including preparing the dining hall, supervising pupils, and assisting with meals and routines.

We offer a competitive salary, wellbeing days, generous PPA time, on-site parking, flexible options, and access to the LGPS pension. Training will be provided, and opportunities for supply work may arise.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, especially those with learning difficulties.
• Strong team player and initiative.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing situations.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusive practice.
• Physically fit for an active daytime role, including manual handling.
• Willingness to work across teams or school sites.
• Indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Positive, proactive and resilient attitude.
• First Aid qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide lunchtime support for designated pupils.
• Work with other lunchtime supervisors to set up the lunch hall using the pupil seating plan.
• Assist in transferring pupils between the classroom, lunch hall and outside play area.
• Help with feeding of individual pupils.
• Support pupils to maintain good eating habits and good behaviour.
• Supervise designated pupils on the playground.
• Support pupils to meet their targets in both the lunch hall and outside 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 legislation and policies of the school.

Skills

Experience with children

Team player

Follow directions

Equality & inclusion

Physically fit

Flexible across teams

Indoors and outdoors

Positive attitude

First Aid desirable

Job description

John Watson School in Wheatley is seeking a Lunchtime Supervisor to join our vibrant team. The role is permanent, from 11:30am to 1:30pm daily, term time only, with duties including preparing the dining hall, supervising pupils, and assisting with meals and routines.

We offer a competitive salary, wellbeing days, generous PPA time, on-site parking, flexible options, and access to the LGPS pension. Training will be provided, and opportunities for supply work may arise.