What skills and experience we're looking for Permanent Lunchtime Supervisory Assistants 9.17 hours per week, Monday to Friday (11.30am to 13.20pm) x 38 weeks a year. We are seeking a caring, reliable, and professional Lunchtime Supervisor to join our team, supporting students aged 11 to 19 years during the lunch period. This role is key to ensuring a safe, inclusive, and enjoyable lunchtime experience for all students. Key Responsibilities: • Supervise students in the dining hall, before, during and after the midday meal. • Support students with a range of needs, including those with additional or specialist requirements. • Promote positive behaviour and social interaction. • Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students during lunchtime. • Read and understand feeding plans and specialist diets, ensuring students receive appropriate meals. • Assist with setting up and clearing the lunch area. Essential Skills & Experience: • Excellent oral and written English language skills. • Ability to communicate clearly and confidently with students and staff. • Experience working with young people aged 11–19 is desirable. • Understanding of safeguarding and child welfare. • Ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team. What the school offers its staff We Offer: • Westfield Health Plan for wellbeing and medical support. • Term-time only working for a great work-life balance. • Free on-site parking. • A holistic package of support, including training and development opportunities. • Opportunities to take on additional roles elsewhere in the school, offering career progression and variety. Commitment to safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.