Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council,
Lunchtime supervisor- responsible for supporting pupils with autism in the Alternative Resource Provision (ARP) - The Willows.
Monday to Friday -12pm -1:30pm, 7.5 hours - term time only, permanent contract.
Salary: Band A - £24,413 – £24.796 pro rata.
We are looking for a friendly and kind lunchtime supervisor who has a passion for supporting individual children and their specific needs, to aid the development of their emotional and social needs, in order for them to have happy and safe lunchtimes. You will join our highly talented, supportive and friendly team in The Willows, our Additional Resource provision, for pupils with a diagnosis of autism.
We are looking for someone who is:
* Friendly, approachable and emotionally intelligent
* A good communicator demonstrating effective interpersonal and communication skills
* Organised and able to act on initiative
* Able to work as part of a team
* Open to new ideas and initiatives
* Innovative and creative practitioner who can flex and adapt to meet the individual needs of children
Dickens Heath offers:
* A new purpose built environment for pupils with ASD.
* A school full of bright, eager, sociable young leaners
* A school that is receptive to creative thinking and innovation
* Supportive parents, grandparents and carers
* A talented, supportive and professional team of staff
* Outdoor learning opportunities through our onsite farm and forest school.
Closing Date: Wednesday 25th February 2026 at midday
Interviews: Monday 2nd March 2026
Start date: As soon as possible following all clearance checks
If you have not heard by 4:00pm Wednesday 25th February 2026 please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.
Application packs can be obtained by contacting the school office on: or email -
Dickens Heath Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS will be required for this position.
Attached documents
Job Description
Person Specification
Standard Job Application Form DBS [SCHOOLS] v4.1 December 2019
Recruitment Monitoring Form
Applicants guidance notes re DBS