Lunchtime Supervisor

Calthorpe Academy, Birmingham
£179.85 per Week(salary depending on experience and/or qualifications)
October 2026 – Ongoing
Part Time | Term Time Only
1.5 hours per day | 7.5 hours per week
11:45am – 1:15pm

Job Summary

Calthorpe Academy is looking for caring, patient and resilient Lunchtime Supervisors to support pupils during the lunchtime period.

This is a rewarding role within a specialist SEND school, where pupils have a wide range of needs and require different levels of support. You may be involved in assisted feeding, personal care, supervising play, supporting behaviour and ensuring pupils remain safe throughout lunchtime.

The role would suit someone who is calm under pressure, enjoys working with children and is confident adapting their approach to meet individual needs.

The School and Role

Calthorpe Academy is a specialist school supporting pupils aged 3–19 with a wide range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including complex learning needs and profound and multiple learning difficulties.

As a Lunchtime Supervisor, you may work across different areas of the school depending on the needs of the pupils you are supporting.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Feeding or supervising the feeding of pupils aged 3–19

• Supporting pupils during lunchtime in the dining hall or within their classroom

• Helping pupils move safely from their classroom to the dining hall and then outside to play

• Supervising pupils in the playground and wider outdoor areas

• Directing play and encouraging pupils to participate and interact

• Engaging pupils in conversation and activities

• Ensuring pupils remain safe during lunchtime

• Managing behaviour where required

• Supporting pupils who may display challenging behaviour

• Providing physical support where necessary to keep pupils safe, including supporting pupils who may attempt to leave the supervised area

• Supporting pupils with toileting where required

• Supporting personal care, including changing nappies or pads where necessary

• Supporting assisted feeding for pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)

• Supporting pupils with mobility and physical needs

• Working with specialist equipment and hoists where required and following appropriate training and procedures

• Remaining calm during incidents or challenging situations

• Working closely with class staff and other colleagues to manage incidents safely

• Finding appropriate ways to communicate with pupils regardless of their individual needs or communication abilities

You will need to take the time to understand the specific needs of the pupils you are working with, as every child will have different communication, behavioural, physical and personal care requirements.

Who We Are Looking For

The ideal Lunchtime Supervisor will have:

• Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable adults is desirable

• A caring, patient and compassionate approach

• The ability to remain calm and professional during challenging situations

• Confidence working with children with additional needs

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils

• A willingness to support feeding and personal care where required

• The confidence to support pupils with challenging behaviour

• The ability to work effectively alongside teachers and support staff

• A flexible and adaptable approach

• A genuine commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare

Previous experience working in a specialist school is not essential. Candidates with backgrounds in care, residential support, healthcare, childcare, youth work or support work are encouraged to apply.

Safeguarding and Recruitment Requirements

Due to the nature of the role, successful applicants will be required to have:

• An appropriate DBS check

• Two professional references

• The right to work in the UK

• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

What We Offer

As part of our team, you benefit from:

• £179.85 per week, depending on experience and qualifications

• PAYE payment

• Part-time hours that work around other commitments

• Term-time-only working

• Opportunities to gain valuable specialist SEND experience

• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability)

• Social and networking events

• Pension contributions

• CPD to support your professional development

• Access to a dedicated consultant

About Us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality educators.

We're part of The Edwin Group, an education alliance here to do good and are proud to be named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work in the UK 2024.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to Apply

If you are a Lunchtime Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, Care Worker, Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant or someone with experience working with children or vulnerable people, we would love to hear from you.

This is a great opportunity to gain experience within a specialist SEND setting while working 11:45am – 1:15pm, Monday to Friday, during term time.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call Lauren Whitehouse on 0121 481 2230 or email lauren.whitehouse@visionforeducation.co.uk.

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