Job Description
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Lunchtime Organiser SEN to join our fantastic team at Grange School.
This is a permanent position working 10 hours per week, term time only. The starting salary is £6,229 and the full time equivalent is £26,016 Grade 2.
Grange School is seeking caring, enthusiastic and reliable Lunchtime Organisers to join our dedicated team. This is a rewarding opportunity to support children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) during the school day, helping them to enjoy a positive, safe and engaging lunchtime experience
About the role:
As a Lunchtime Organiser, you will play an important role in supporting pupils throughout the lunchtime period. Responsibilities include supervising pupils during lunch and recreation, supporting healthy eating, assisting with personal care needs where required, and helping to run engaging lunchtime activities and clubs.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting pupils in the dining hall and around the school site.
- Assisting with feeding, toileting, changing and handwashing where required.
- Encouraging independence, social interaction and positive behaviour.
- Leading and supporting lunchtime clubs and activities, such as sports, arts and sensory activities.
- Providing care and reassurance to pupils who are unwell or have minor accidents.
- Working alongside teachers and support staff to ensure pupils' wellbeing and safety.
- Supporting the safe use of specialist equipment following appropriate training.
We're Looking for applicants who:
- Enjoy working with children and young people.
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Can build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
- Are patient, flexible and resilient.
- Can work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Have an understanding of safeguarding and child welfare responsibilities
How to Apply
Please follow the online application process to be considered. Interviews will take place in school on 29th September 2026.
To find out more about the full responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached job description.
All school staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.
Working for Prospere Learning Trust
Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.
- High quality CPD for all roles
- Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses
- Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and over 15% for support staff
- Good holidays – teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document; non-teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service
- Cyclescheme - save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
- Employee Assistance Programmes - including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
- Credit Union - regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
- Flexible working options - we're happy to talk flexible working where possible
- Mental Health First Aid in every school
- Blue Light Card - discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
- bYond cashback card - spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases
Visit our website to learn more about our Trust: prospere.org.uk
Grange School
The Grange School in Levenshulme, Manchester, provides 247 day places for pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans, diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD). Catering to pupils from EYFS to KS5, Grange offers a bespoke education through a stimulating environment and the Know and Remember Curriculum, ensuring access to the National Curriculum with engaging activities. Progress is tracked termly using a bespoke data system.
Grange also offers exciting curriculum enrichment activities, including an on-site farm with various animals and an enhanced learning area called Know Globes. Imagination Village allows pupils to practice real-world skills in settings like a post office, grocer’s, and doctor’s surgery.
For KS4 and KS5, the curriculum focuses on the world of work, offering accredited courses in English, maths, PSHE, and qualifications in areas like Active Sports and Leisure, Catering and Hospitality, and Construction.
Grange School has been graded as outstanding in all areas by Ofsted.
"Pupils at all stages in their school life blossom, both socially and academically. This helps pupils to have a strong sense of belonging
and they feel part of the school community."
Visit our website to learn more about our school community: https://www.grange.manchester.sch.uk/
Job Application Information
Please apply using the online application form; incomplete applications may not be considered. CVs are not accepted. Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
As per Keeping Children Safe in Education, we conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates to identify any relevant issues for interview discussion. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure declaration, declaring any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children. Information will be provided on where to seek guidance on whether certain offences are now protected and should not be disclosed within the self-disclosure form.
Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 all positions within the School are exempt. Therefore, we are entitled to carry out Enhanced Disclosure checks for all staff and volunteers. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relating to children.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visa applications. If you’ve lived or worked outside the UK in the last five years, additional information will be required. Job offers are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references.
Safeguarding Commitment
All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
Equality Statement
Prospere Learning Trust values diversity and welcomes applications from all candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
For application support, contact us on 0161 527 7953 or email jobs@prospere.org.uk