Lunchtime Supervisor

Our children come from a wide range of backgrounds, but all have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH). Many will also have other Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) such as Autism, ADHD, and communication difficulties.

The work we do is both varied and challenging and, as a trauma and attachment informed organisation, all staff are provided with extensive therapeutic training and support.

Our closely triangulated approach places the childat the centre of decision making, ensuring that education and therapy professionals, parents/carers, local authority teams and, most importantly, our students can work together to secure outstanding outcomes for all.

The Role                                                 

We are seeking a calm, caring and reliable Lunchtime Supervisor to join our team. This role is vital in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our students during the lunch period. You will provide supervision, encouragement and emotional support during lunchtimes, both in the dining area and on the playground or other recreational spaces.

• Supervise students during lunchtime, ensuring safety and the promotion of an inclusive environment
• Promote positive social interactions and model appropriate behaviour.
• Encourage participation in structured or informal play and social activities.
• Support students who may become dysregulated, using de-escalation strategies and emotional coaching.
• Ensure the dining area is safe, clean and well-organised before, during, and after lunch.
• Report any concerns regarding behaviour, welfare or safeguarding to the relevant staff in line with school policies.
• Work closely with teaching and support staff to ensure consistency of approach.

• A calm, patient and empathetic approach to working with children with SEMH needs.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children.

• Experience working in an SEMH, SEN or similar setting.
• Food hygiene certificate
• First Aid qualification.

Benefits and Rewards

• The opportunity to develop and grow your career within Compass Community
• Competitive salary
• Extensive training and professional qualification opportunities
• Small class sizes with specialist TA support
• The chance to be part of an expanding, national organisation that recognises skill, effort and potential and grows its own leadership teams
• Flexible pension
• Regular therapeutic and supportive supervision
• Employee benefit service with access to wellbeing services, salary sacrifice schemes

We regularly review applications and reserve the right to close an advert early if we identify suitable candidates.

Safeguarding

Compass Community Schools are highly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services(previously the Criminal Records Bureau) and undergo due diligence checks on social media use.

All school-based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children.  All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.

Compass is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As we continue to grow, we know that we must have the most talented employees with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our children and young people.