Lunchtime Supervisors

The Aspire Federation

Oakfield High School, Landgate School & Aspire College

Long Lane

Hindley Green

Wigan

WN2 4XA

Salary: Grade 2, £5,879 per annum. £13.48 per hour

10 hours per week, term time, working 38 weeks per year

8x positions

Permanent

Required for ASAP

The Aspire Federation has four sites based in Hindley, Bryn, Abram and Leigh. Whilst the post will initially be based at one of the Landgate sites, please be advised that the post holder may be required to work across all of the federated sites.

The Role

We are in an exciting position and looking to appoint highly motivated, enthusiastic, energetic and resilient Lunch Time Supervisors. You will be working under the direct instruction of Pastoral Managers/ Senior Leadership Team over lunchtime to provide effective supervision of learners in the dining hall and other locations around the school site, including the school playground.

Where appropriate to support learners with eating and hygiene whilst ensuring their safety during the lunchtime period. They will also ensure the dining hall is kept clean, tidy and free of spillages between sittings.

Working with learners with complex needs requires significant emotional resilience, adaptability and flexibility, particularly when working with those who are dysregulated. However, seeing the progress our children and young people make and knowing that your work contributes to their growth, confidence and independence makes this work highly rewarding.

Candidates are encouraged to visit our website and social media to discover more about Landgate School and The Aspire Federation. Perspective applicants can request further information and ask questions via email to: enquiries@admin.landgate.wigan.sch.uk

Application forms available online via greater.jobs.

Closing date: 15.11.26

Interview date: TBC

The federation is committed to ensuring that safeguarding is a top priority; therefore, where appropriate, the federation may check candidates’ social media or other online activity prior to interview.

This process may include a search for the candidate via:

• Google
• Facebook
• LinkedIn

This list is not inclusive. Any concerns will be addressed during the interview process.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this same commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

At the Aspire Federation, we offer a targeted and comprehensive Professional Development Programme for all of our staff, providing equal opportunities for all.

‘Aiming High Reaching All’

The Aspire Federation

Aspire is a dynamic and flourishing organisation. Everyone including parents, learners, staff and governors are an important part of our community team where views are encouraged and valued.

We are two outstanding schools and are proud of our exceptional success and numerous achievements. At Aspire we are committed to “Aiming High, Reaching All”.

What is it like to work at Aspire?

At Aspire you will find:

• A highly professional and driven staff team who support each other.
• Extensive and high-quality professional development opportunities with a focus upon coaching and mentoring.
• Real opportunities to thrive and grow.
• A genuine and bespoke staff wellbeing programme based on our wellbeing charter.
• A quality environment with high performing staff and learners whose key focus is teaching, learning and professional development.
• A ‘can do’ ethos.
• Strong and caring relationships which are the foundation of everything we do.

What are we looking for?

At Aspire we welcome applications from people who show:

• Enthusiasm, commitment and resilience
• An understanding and application of outstanding classroom practice.
• A desire and drive that inspires and motivates our young people and colleagues who are able to develop positive relationships.
• A desire to work as part of a high performing team.

Landgate School

Landgate is a school for learners aged 4-19 with Autism and/or communication and interaction conditions. We are a small school with huge impact, dedicated to improving outcomes for learners and their families in the Wigan borough and beyond. We demonstrate extraordinary dedication, outward thinking and inspirational teaching, learning and sensory practice.

At Landgate, our mission is ‘Bringing Learning to Life’ through readiness and engagement for learning and targeted, purposeful and innovative learning opportunities. Our learners are encouraged to become confident, happy, independent young adults and valued members of the wider community.

Oakfield High School and College

Oakfield is a School and College for learners aged 11-19 years with complex learning needs. We are extremely proud of our school, the achievements of our learners, the expertise, dedication and commitment of our staff, our amazing environment and our reputation for providing an exceptional education to learners in our school and beyond.

‘Learning today for our tomorrow’ encapsulates our deep commitment to raising achievement and future aspirations. Our inspirational learning climate focuses on the whole young person. We have an unshakable belief that every learner has the potential to succeed, achieve, fulfil their dreams and make a valuable contribution to society.

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding

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