SEND Lunchtime Supervisor

Smile Education; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 25,788,672 - 34,384,896; Full time

Job summary

Smile Education is recruiting a Lunchtime Supervisor to start immediately at a welcoming SEND school in the Wolverhampton area. You will supervise pupils during lunch, support mealtimes and promote inclusive play in a safe environment.

Experience with children or young people, ideally in SEN settings, is preferred. You should be patient, reliable and able to work well in a supportive team, while following safeguarding and health & safety guidelines at all times.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally in SEN settings or care environments.
• Patient, caring and compassionate approach with a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• Confident in supporting pupils with a range of SEN, including autism and SEMH needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Supervising pupils during lunchtime in the dining hall, classrooms and designated outdoor spaces.
• Supporting pupils during mealtimes, encouraging independence and personal care as needed.
• Promoting positive behaviour, inclusion and safe, supportive play.
• Providing reassurance and guidance to pupils with SEN, including communication and learning needs.
• Using positive behaviour strategies to de-escalate situations when required.
• Ensuring safeguarding and health & safety and individual care plans are followed.
• Reporting concerns or achievements to teaching staff and senior leaders.
• Collaborating with the wider school team to create a calm lunchtime experience.

Skills

Patience

Communication skills

Reliability

Safeguarding awareness

Teamwork

Job description

Smile Education are currently recruiting for a Lunchtime Supervisor to start immediately at a welcoming SEND school in the Wolverhampton area.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervising pupils during lunchtime in the dining hall, classrooms and designated outdoor areas.
• Supporting pupils during mealtimes, encouraging independence where appropriate and providing assistance in line with individual needs.
• Promoting positive behaviour, social interaction and inclusive play in a safe and supportive environment.
• Providing reassurance and guidance to pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs (SEN), including those with communication, learning, physical or behavioural needs.
• Using positive behaviour management strategies to support pupils and help de‑escalate situations where required.
• Ensuring safeguarding, health and safety, and individual care plans are followed at all times.
• Reporting any concerns, incidents or achievements to teaching staff and senior leaders.
• Working closely with the wider school team to provide a calm, nurturing and positive lunchtime experience for all pupils.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Have experience working with children or young people, ideally within an SEN school, specialist setting or a care/support environment.
• Be patient, caring and compassionate, with a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• Be confident supporting pupils with a range of SEN, including autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language needs, and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents.
• Be reliable, punctual and able to work effectively as part of a supportive team.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of safeguarding, child protection and positive behaviour support.
• Remain calm under pressure and be able to adapt their approach to meet the individual needs of each pupil.

What to Expect from Applicants

Applicants should have previous experience working with children or young people. Experience within an SEN setting is desirable, though training and guidance will be provided. A strong awareness of health and safety and safeguarding is essential.