Lunchtime Supervisor

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and reliable Level 1 Lunchtime Supervisor to join our dedicated team within a Special Educational Needs (SEN) school. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive difference to the lives of children and young people by supporting their wellbeing, safety, and social development during lunchtime periods. Working alongside teachers, support staff, and other lunchtime supervisors, you will help create a safe, inclusive, and enjoyable environment where pupils can thrive. Our pupils have additional learning, communication, physical or behavioral needs and require patient, consistent, and compassionate support.

• Supervising pupils during lunchtime and play activities.
• Promoting positive behaviour and encouraging social interaction.
• Supporting pupils with feeding, mobility and personal care needs where appropriate.
• Ensuring the safety and welfare of all pupils during lunchtime periods.
• Responding appropriately to accidents, incidents, and minor medical needs.
• Reporting concerns relating to behaviour, welfare or safeguarding to the appropriate staff member.
• Helping to maintain a calm, orderly, and inclusive environment.
• Responsible for setting up before lunch and clearing away after including sweeping, cleaning tables and disposing of food.
Ellesmere College is a large, aspirational special school located in the City of Leicester Ellesmere College provides education for up to 426 children and young people, from 4 to 19 years, with a range of moderate to complex learning difficulties. This is an exciting time for Ellesmere College as we continue to expand and develop our interventions program for students from our Post 16 students to those with the most complex needs, in particular those with communication and interaction difficulties including complex autism. We are seeking to appoint an inspirational, flexible, enthusiastic, committed and self motivated group of staff who have an innovative and creative approach which ensures children and young people who have a range of special educational needs achieve the best possible learning outcomes. We are looking for the best as we continue our journey towards exceptional. Ellesmere College: Is a supportive and friendly environment committed to staff and student wellbeing. Offers a high quality professional development program. Has a committed and enthusiastic staff and governor team. Is a school where partnerships with home and other agencies are seen as vital in supporting individual students to achieve their full potential. Is a place where excellence is the norm. Has a comprehensive wellbeing package including access to free counselling, physiotherapy, GPs, legal advice etc.