REPOST - Lunchtime Organiser (SEN)

Prospere Learning Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 10,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

High quality CPD for all roles

Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - cash back

Generous Pension Contribution

Holiday entitlement: 26 days + bank

Cyclescheme

Employee Assistance Programmes

Credit Union

Flexible working options

Mental Health First Aid

Blue Light Card

bYond cashback card

Job summary

Prospect House Primary Specialist School in Higher Blackley, Manchester, part of Prospere Learning Trust, is hiring a Lunchtime Organiser for 13 hours per week during term time. The role supports pupils at lunchtime, promoting safe eating, supervision and a calm break.

Training on personal care and equipment is provided, with a focus on safeguarding and well-being. The school emphasises a caring, patient approach and teamwork, with a commitment to safeguarding and development through CPD, health

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people, SEND experience is welcome but not essential.
• Compassionate, patient and a strong team player.
• Reliable and committed to supporting children’s wellbeing.
• Able to communicate clearly and follow instructions confidently.
• Willing to undertake relevant training, including personal care and safe use of specialist equipment.
• Awareness of child protection policies; first aid qualification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils during lunchtime to ensure safety, engagement and a positive break.
• Supervise dining hall and playground areas.
• Assist with feeding, toileting and changing as required (training provided).
• Support lunchtime clubs and activities for groups of students.
• Create a calm, positive environment to promote social interaction and independence.
• Work closely with teaching staff and senior lunchtime organisers.
• Provide first aid where necessary and support with minor accidents.

Skills

Compassionate

Team player

Reliable

Clear communication

Willing to train

Job description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Lunchtime Organiser to join our fantastic team at Prospect House Primary Specialist School

This is a part time, permanent post working 13 hours per week, during term time only. The starting salary is £8,098 and the full time equivalent is £26,016 Grade 2.

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and reliable Lunchtime Organiser to join our dedicated team at Prospect House Primary Specialist School in Higher Blackley, part of Prospere Learning Trust. Prospect House is a vibrant, purpose-built special primary school supporting children aged 3–11 with significant learning needs and additional complexities. We offer a warm and welcoming environment with state of the art facilities.

About the role

As a Lunchtime Organiser, you will support our pupils over the lunchtime period to ensure they are safe, engaged and enjoying a positive break in their day. This involves:

• Supporting healthy eating and food choices and ensuring clean and safe environment
• Supervising pupils in the dining hall and playground
• Assisting with feeding, toileting, and changing where required (training provided)
• Support activities with groups of students during lunchtime clubs
• Creating a calm and positive environment that encourages social interaction and independence
• Working closely with teaching staff and senior lunchtime organisers
• Supporting with minor accidents comforting and reassuring pupils or delivering first aid where necessary.

Who we’re looking for

We welcome applicants with experience working with children or young people, particularly those with SEND but it’s not essential. Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who is:

• Compassionate and patient and a strong team player
• Reliable and committed to supporting children’s wellbeing
• Able to communicate clearly and follow instructions confidently
• Ability to develop good working relationships with staff, children and wider stakeholders
• Willing to undertake relevant training, including personal care and the safe use of specialist equipment
• To be aware of policies and procedures relating to child protection
• A first aid qualification is highly desirable

To find out more about the full responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached job description.

All school staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.

As per Keeping Children Safe in Education, we conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates to identify any relevant issues for interview discussion. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure declaration, declaring any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children. Information will be provided on where to seek guidance on whether certain offences are now protected and should not be disclosed within the self-disclosure form.

Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 all positions within the School are exempt. Therefore, we are entitled to carry out Enhanced Disclosure checks for all staff and volunteers. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relating to children.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visa applications. If you’ve lived or worked outside the UK in the last five years, additional information will be required. Job offers are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references.

Working for Prospere Learning Trust

Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.

• High quality CPD for all roles
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses
• Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
• Good holidays – teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document; non-teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service
• Cyclescheme - save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
• Employee Assistance Programmes - including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
• Credit Union - regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
• Flexible working options - we're happy to talk flexible working where possible
• Mental Health First Aid in every school
• Blue Light Card - discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
• bYond cashback card - spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases

Visit our website to learn more about our Trust: prospere.org.uk

Prospect House Primary School

Prospect House is a new free special primary school in Higher Blackley, North Manchester. The school is the first school in the Trust to be open north of the city offering places for children with very significant learning needs and other associated additional needs, aged 3 – 11 years old. The brand new purpose built site offers specialist facilities including a state-of-the-art hydropool including changing room to pool hoisting, ASC friendly classrooms and corridors, Food Technology Room, Library, Immersive Learning Room, Sensory Regulation Room, Parent Room, Pets as Therapy Dogs (Alfie and Ovie) and two KuneKune Pigs (Sebastian and Dolores).

Prospect House was graded as outstanding in all areas by Ofsted,

‘Prospect House provides an inspiring learning environment in which pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities flourish. Pupils are extremely happy and safe. Leaders and staff have created a respectful and nurturing school where everybody matters.’ Ofsted 2023

Visit our website to learn more about our school community: https://www.prospecthouse.school/

Equality Statement

Prospere Learning Trust values diversity and welcomes applications from all candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Safeguarding Commitment

All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

For application support, contact us at 0161 527 7953 or [e-mail].