Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: Part Time, 10 hours per week 11.30am-1.30pm TTO Number of Positions: 1 Start Date: 1 st July 2025 Salary: £24,027 per annum We currently have an exciting opportunity for a part time Lunchtime Assistant SEN to join our fantastic team at Grange School. This is a Grade 2, permanent part time post working 10 hours per week, term time only. The starting salary is £5,753.30 and the full time equivalent is £24,027. We’re looking for: We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate part time Lunchtime Assistant to support students during lunchtime. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children, preferably those with SEN, and will assist in ensuring a safe, inclusive, and positive lunchtime experience. Main purpose of the job: You will supervise and support student(s) in the dining areas and elsewhere as required to provide high quality support over lunchtime, ensuring their safety and well-being and assist with feeding and other personal care needs, as required. You will help create an atmosphere so that the meal and lunchtime recreation is a pleasant experience for pupils and staff. Key responsibilities include: Support the students with social interaction and communication, fostering positive relationships with peers. Promote inclusive behaviours and encourage participation in group activities. Support the students in managing any challenging behaviours in a calm and positive manner. Monitor and assist the students with any dietary restrictions or preferences. Work closely with teaching staff and SEN coordinators to ensure that the student’s specific needs are met. Follow school policies and procedures regarding health and safety and safeguarding. About the Candidate Key responsibilities include: Support the students with social interaction and communication, fostering positive relationships with peer Promote inclusive behaviours and encourage participation in group activities. Support the students in managing any challenging behaviours in a calm and positive manner. Monitor and assist the students with any dietary restrictions or preferences. Work closely with teaching staff and SEN coordinators to ensure that the student’s specific needs are met. Follow school policies and procedures regarding health and safety and safeguarding. About Us We’re the local council for one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities. Working for Manchester isn’t just a job – it’s an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it’s strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you’ll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone. Our Manchester is our vision for a fairer, greener, and healthier city – a vision shaped by the people of Manchester. It guides everything we do at the Council and is brought to life through the Our Manchester behaviours: We take time to listen and understand We work together and trust each other We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things We’re proud and passionate about Manchester Benefits we offer: Generous holiday allowance - Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks. A buzzing pension - You’ll be enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three-times your salary as a lump sum. Enhanced parental and carers leave - Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your new born or support your family during critical life events. Brilliant perks - Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR. Plus discounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more. Learn and grow - We are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive. Take part in a diverse set of learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions through to apprenticeships and qualifications. All this begins with our comprehensive onboarding process. A Good Employment Charter member - W e are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything we do. We review pay annually, recognize three trade unions, and are constantly working to offer the best possible health and wellbeing support throughout all stages of your working life. Up to 3 days volunteering leave - Give back to the community with three days pro-rate of paid volunteering leave, in addition to existing benefits. To apply for this job role, please click the following link: https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/prosperecareers/Job/JobDetail?JobId=538 &source=MCC If the link does not redirect you please copy and paste it directly into your browser: www.jobtrain.co.uk/prosperecareers/Job/JobDetail?JobId=538 &source=MCC If you are viewing this job on our Greater Jobs site then please click on the apply now button to view the full advertisement details and relevant attachments. We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable. We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.