Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant

Coventry City Council; Coventry; On-site; GBP 4,300 - 4,400; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Happy working environment

CPD opportunities

Staff wellbeing

Workwear provided

Tea and coffee

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Castle Wood School is seeking a part-time, permanent role to supervise pupils during midday breaks and assist with lunchtime routines at their Coventry site. The role includes personal care support and helping to create a safe, engaging mealtime environment.

Ideal candidates will enjoy working with children, communicate effectively with staff and pupils, and remain calm under pressure to respond to situations as they arise. DBS checks and safeguarding commitments apply.

Qualifications

• Genuine enjoyment of working with children.
• Strong communication with staff and pupils.
• Ability to stay calm and respond quickly and appropriately to situations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils and ensure safety during midday break across playground and classrooms.
• Assist with setting up and clearing tables and chairs before/after lunch.
• Provide personal care support when required.
• Lead and organise lunchtime play activities; supervise games and ensure safe use of equipment.
• Serve lunches following food hygiene procedures.
• Support pupils with feeding and help develop eating skills.
• Return trays and dispose of waste food.

Skills

Patience with children

Communication

Calm under pressure

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Castle Wood School, 50 Deedmore Road, Coventry, CV2 1FN

Contract Type: Part Time Permanent

Salary Range: £4,294 - £4,430 pa (TTO) based on experience

Working Hours: 7.5

Our vision, "Together, children first," reflects our belief that everyone plays a vital role in helping our pupils reach their full potential.

Our values drive everything we do at Castle Wood. The school values are honesty, integrity, trust, empathy, respect.

Join our dedicated team at Castle Wood, a vibrant special needs school supporting pupils aged 3 to 11 with a range of needs, including PMLD, SLD, ASD, and complex behavioural challenges. We're passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students.

What We Offer:

• A happy, welcoming school environment with a supportive team


• Personalised opportunities for continuing professional development


• A strong focus on staff wellbeing, including access to occupational health and counselling services


• Staff workwear provided


• Complimentary tea and coffee


• Free on-site car parking

What is the job role?

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising pupils and ensuring their safety during the midday break, including in the playground, classrooms, and circulation areas


• Assisting with setting up and clearing away tables and chairs before and after lunch


• Providing support with personal care when required


• Enhancing pupils’ lunchtime experience by leading and organising play activities—this includes supervising games, encouraging the safe and appropriate use of equipment, and creating a positive atmosphere in both outdoor and indoor spaces, such as classrooms and courtyards


• Serving lunches to pupils while following appropriate food hygiene and handling procedures


• Supporting pupils with feeding when necessary and helping to develop their eating skills


• Assisting pupils in returning trays, cutlery, and disposing of waste food

Please note that, due to the expected high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to all applicants. If you have not heard from us within one month of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will:

• Genuinely enjoy working with children


• Communicate and interact effectively with both staff and pupils


• Be responsible, calm under pressure, and able to respond quickly and appropriately to any situation that may arise

Ideally have experience working with children with special educational needs (SEN), although this is not essential

Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented, we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply. This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS, all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

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Salary Range
£4,294 - £4,430 pa (TTO) based on experience

Location
Castle Wood School, 50 Deedmore Road, Coventry