Lunchtime Supervisor (Wilson Stuart School)

WMJobs; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

LGPS pension

Training & development

Job summary

Education Impact Academy Trust is seeking a Lunchtime Supervisor for Wilson Stuart School in Birmingham. The role focuses on creating a safe and enjoyable lunchtime experience, supporting pupils during meals, encouraging independence, and supervising social activities. Full training is provided; previous experience is welcome but not essential.

The post offers a permanent contract, 10 hours per week, Monday to Friday, during term time, with DBS checks and safeguarding requirements in place.

Qualifications

• Caring, enthusiastic and reliable approach to lunchtime supervision.
• Willingness to engage pupils and provide pastoral support.
• Full training and support will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils during lunchtimes to create a safe, positive environment.
• Assist with feeding where required and encourage independence.
• Facilitate social and recreational activities indoors and outdoors.
• Provide pastoral support and contribute to pupils' wellbeing.

Skills

Patience

Nurturing

Pastoral support

Job description

Education Impact Academy Trust

Post: Lunchtime Supervisor

Salary: Grade 2 - £25,614 - £27,709 FTE (£6.131.70 - £6,637.58 Actual)

Allowances: SEN allowance £1,779 pro rata

Hours of work: Monday – Friday, 11:55am to 1:55pm,10 hours per week, term time only

Contract type: Permanent

Start date of role: January 2027

Closing date: Tuesday 17 November 2026

Interview date: Thursday 26 November 2026

Enhanced DBS Check Required: Yes

About The School

EIAT is a thriving Multi Academy Trust in North Birmingham incorporating Wilson Stuart School, Mayfield School, Queensbury School, The Hive College, Lime Tree Nursery and Blue Sky Nursery. We strive to share best practice and work in cohesive, collaborative and innovative ways. Our ethos is 'Better Never Ends'.

Wilson Stuart School is an Ofsted designated outstanding all age (2 – 25 years) Special School which provides very high-quality education for 291 pupils and young people who have physical, intellectual disabilities and/or complex needs.

As a Trust we truly value the success of every child and we place the sharing of excellent education practice at the core of this value. Professional development, challenge and support are at the heart of ensuring our staff are some of the finest teachers so they can deliver outstanding teaching.

We benefit significantly from the variety of schools within the Trust, enabling staff to benefit greatly from the opportunities we have for collaborative working. in addition, we are able to benefit tremendously from sharing best practice and expertise we have within our organisation.

Wilson Stuart School have achieved an Outstanding grade in their last 7 Ofsted inspections, the latest of which was December 2024 where we continued to maintain the standards identified at previous inspections.

We recognise the importance of teamwork, and this is evident through all aspects of the work we do. Our students are delightful, work hard and are keen to learn and the school is a very happy and positive working environment. We have a comprehensive induction programme, friendly and very supportive staff along with excellent facilities and a superb environment to support teaching and learning. Wilson Stuart School is not just a special school – it is an exceptional school!

About the role

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and reliable Lunchtime Supervisor to join our outstanding team at Wilson Stuart School. This is a rewarding opportunity to play an important role in our pupils' day by helping to create a safe, positive and enjoyable lunchtime experience.

Working closely with our pupils, you will support them during mealtimes, encourage independence, assist with feeding where required, and help pupils engage in social and recreational activities both indoors and outdoors. You will also provide pastoral support and contribute to the high standard of care and wellbeing for which the school is known.

Our pupils are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for individuals who are patient, nurturing and committed to making a difference. Previous experience is welcome but not essential, as full training and support will be provided.

We can offer:

• A collaborative and inclusive culture that values every employee.
• A committed, hardworking team who strive to provide the best education for all students.
• Comprehensive induction and probation support and regular opportunities for professional development and growth.
• 10 staff training days across the academic year; one or two of these days may be aggregated which means completing training outside of normal working hours in twilight sessions.
• An Employee Assistance Programme via the BHSF App – including free totally confidential support, access to a GP 24/7 and counselling.
• Access to discounts and offers at many well-known retailers and other organisations via the BHSF App.
• Access to a generous pension scheme known as the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support staff or Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) for Teachers.
• Generous annual leave entitlement for support staff based on length of service, starting at 29 days pro-rata, rising to 32 at 5 years’ plus service and 34 following 10 years’ plus service. Teachers annual leave is in line with Teachers Pay & Conditions.
• Family friendly policies.
• Onsite parking at all sites.

We are the only Trust to provide SEN Allowances to ALL roles who work with students, including Teachers, TA’s, Care Assistants, Pastoral Care, Guides and Drivers.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS, Childcare Disqualification (where applicable), qualifications, medical fitness, identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references. An online search (and a prohibition check for teachers) will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates. All successful candidates will be required to present their birth certificate along with evidence of any changes.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement of the role.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and 2023, which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.

Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide: GOV.UK