Lunchtime Supervisor Location: Leycroft Academy – Gressel Lane, Birmingham, B33 9UE Salary: FET Range D - £24,119 - £26,095 (FTE) / £4,392 pa (actual) Hours per week: 7.5 hours per week - term time only Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: 21/08/2025 @ 23.59pm Start Date: To be confirmed Interviews: 11/09/2025 Leycroft Academy is an inclusive and vibrant specialist primary school with 170 pupils on roll. The children all have a diagnosis of ASC with the trend towards an increasingly complex cohort expected to continue. The school is part of Forward Education Trust (FET), an established and developing MAT of 7 special schools in Birmingham, Sandwell and Solihull. This is an exciting time for the school and the Trust with a leadership team who will provide the strategic and operational leadership which will deliver on the commitment to ensuring the children receive the best possible education, care and life chances. We are a popular special school located in Tile Cross, Birmingham. We are looking to appoint lunch time supervisors who are team players, kind, playful, flexible and a commitment to providing our pupils with equality of opportunity. This is an excellent opportunity for someone to join our talented and dedicated team of Leycroft staff and multi-disciplinary colleagues. All the amazing children who attend our school have an Education and Health Care Plan. Our school currently educates children with complex and multiple needs across 16 classes. Our children may have Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and/or a diagnosis of an Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC). Some children have additional needs including visual impairment and hearing impairment. We aim to underpin our curriculum delivery which includes lunchtimes through continually developing our communication work so that the children can access their learning in a way personalised to their needs. Job Purpose: To ensure the safety, wellbeing, and positive lunchtime experience of pupils with autism during the midday break. The role involves supervising pupils in the dining hall, playground, and other areas, supporting their individual needs, and promoting social interaction and independence in line with the school’s values and specialist provision. Key Responsibilities: Supervise pupils during lunch in the dining area, playground, and indoor spaces as required. Support pupils with eating and drinking, If necessary. Promote and model positive behaviour, using consistent strategies aligned with pupils’ individual behaviour support plans. Encourage social interaction and communication, adapting approaches to meet the needs of non-verbal or minimally verbal pupils. Provide calm and structured transitions between activities and environments. Recognise and respond to signs of distress, anxiety, or sensory overload, using de-escalation techniques and seeking support when needed. Maintain a safe and inclusive environment, ensuring all pupils are accounted for and supported. Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists, and other staff to ensure continuity of care and support. Completing training relevant to autism, safeguarding, and positive behaviour support as required by the school. Person Specification: Essential: Patience, empathy, and a genuine interest in supporting children with autism. Ability to follow individual care and behaviour plans. Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team. Awareness of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities. Desirable: Experience working with children or young people with autism or additional needs. As an employee of Forward Education Trust, you will have access to a range of benefits to help our staff on a personal and professional level, which includes: Support Staff Local Government Pension – Employer Contribution FET HUB – information all in one place, access to a range of benefits Paid for Health Cash Plan – employee and dependent children benefit – option to add partner Employee Questionnaire – Consultation with staff on a range of issues and ideas Salary sacrifice scheme – Cycle to Work Scheme Access to the NHS approved Thrive App – to support mental health & well-being Comprehensive induction and probation support and an ongoing performance management & appraisal system Easy purchase scheme (salary deduction) – Smart Tech in association with Currys Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme – free, totally confidential advice, with face-to-face consultations Personal & professional learning & development – including FLICK online learning and other resources Access to discounts and offers from Reward Gateway and My Perks Occupational Health Service – accessible to support the needs of individual staff Staff recognition – e-cards to celebrate success among colleagues Mental Health First Aiders Policies being developed to support positive health & well-being: Family Friendly Working, Special Leave of Absence, Flexible Working, Menopause A commitment to develop new ideas to show we really value what you do for our children If you possess the necessary skills and drive and wish to work in an ethical and forward-thinking specialist provision, alongside a talented and driven leadership team, this could be the job for you. Prospective candidates would be very welcome to visit the school by arrangement prior to making an application. Please note that only fully completed Forward Education Trust Application forms will be accepted; we will not read accompanying Curriculum Vitae (CV) or accept them in place of an application form. The Trust may review applications upon receipt and may call applicants for interview prior to the advert closing date. Therefore, you are encouraged to make an early application for this role, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date. Forward Education Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate must promote this ethos. Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this post. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.