Lunchtime Organiser

As Lunchtime Organiser you will play a key role in supporting students with a range of additional needs, working closely with teaching staff and the wider school community. Key responsibilities include:

• Supervise students in dining areas and around the school
• Support healthy eating and encourage positive social interactions
• Assist with a range of lunchtime clubs (e.g. sports, arts, sensory activities)
• Attend to students' personal needs, including feeding, hygiene and welfare
• Respond to minor incidents and seek first aid support where required
• Help ensure lunchtime is a calm, enjoyable experience for all pupils and staff
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.,
• Be part of a new and developing school community
• Work within a supportive and collaborative team
• Access training and development opportunities
• Make a genuine difference to students' daily experiences
  
  Enjoys working with children and young people
• Can build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families
• Is patient, flexible and a strong team player
• Communicates clearly and effectively
• Is willing to support students' personal care needs with dignity and respect
• Experience of working with students with special educational needs is desirable., 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.
  
  Prospere Learning Trust is a high performing, inclusive and innovative Trust comprising of 9 schools, including 4 mainstream high schools and 5 special needs schools (both primary and secondary) with further schools anticipated across Greater Manchester.
We currently employ over 1000 staff and we believe that our staff play a vital role in achieving our vision of an exceptional education for all. We believe that great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We are driven by our core values:
• Inclusion- we recognise people need different levels of support to achieve equitable outcomes.
• Comprehensive education- we welcome all people from our local community.
• Excellence- high standards institutionally, academically and in personal development.
• Expertise- great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in all our staff to achieve their potential.
• Collaboration- we believe we are stronger together.
• Reflection- we are underpinned by thoughtful use of relevant evidence and research.
At Prospere Learning Trust,we pride ourselves in being a great place to learn, work, and grow. We have a resolute focus on developing the quality of education in all of our schools. To support our staff, we come together as a collaborative learning community, with a strong culture of professional development and mutual support.

These are permanent post working 10 hours per week,11.45am - 1:45pm during term time only. The starting salary is £6,030 and the full time equivalent is £25,185 Grade 2. Orchard House High School, a new and growing special educational needs school which opened in 2025, is seeking to appoint dedicated and caring Lunchtime Organisers to join our central team. This is a rewarding opportunity to support our pupils during lunchtime, helping to create a safe, positive and inclusive environment where students can enjoy their meals and social time., 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. What the school offers its staff 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 About Orchard House and Prospere Learning Trust Orchard House is a brand new school which will be dedicated to providing exceptional education and support for students with Significant Learning Difficulties (SLD) and/or Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) from the age of 11- 19 years. Opening in September 2025, our school is committed to creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where every student can thrive. We aim to empower our students with the skills and confidence they need to succeed in their educational journey and beyond. View our prospectus here.