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 ApplyPlease 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.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Grange School
Academy special sponsor led · Ages 4–19
- Pupils
- 275
- Avg teacher salary
- £54,197
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 8.4:1
- Academy trust
- PROSPERE LEARNING TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
View full school profileOfsted rating key
Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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Manchester, Manchester, M12 4GR
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- Salary
- The starting salary is £6,229 and the full time equivalent is £26,016 Grade 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Part time
- Posted
- 10 September 2026
- Closing date
- 20 September 2026
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