Lunchtime Supervisor, Southport

Salary: £12.51 per hour Per Hour Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Part-Time Job Reference Number: AK1518132SouLSS Job Location: Southport

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About This Role

“Staff enjoy being part of the Peterhouse School team and are supportive of the children and each other.”

(Wellbeing Award for Schools, 2025)

Can you bring your KIT to Peterhouse? We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who share our school values of Kindness, Integrity and Team First! 

 

Lunchtime Supervisor

Peterhouse School, Southport

7.5 hours per week, Term time only (45.2 weeks per year)

£12.51 per hour

We are seeking a caring, patient and reliable Lunch Time Supervisor to join our friendly team at Peterhouse school, supporting pupils with special educational needs during the lunchtime period.

The Role:

As a Lunch Time Supervisor, you will Support pupils during lunch time in the classroom and spending time in outdoor areas, encouraging positive behaviour, social interaction and independence. You will also assist pupils with transitioning between activities, providing reassurance and support to pupils with a range of additional needs; and ensuring the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all pupils at all times

We are looking for an individual who works well as part of a team with good communication skills. Experience working with children or in a SEND setting is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided.

What do we offer?

  • An innovative and dynamic school with good established practices, a strong culture and a future place of growth;
  • Learners who enjoy school and thrive on their broad-based curriculum and wide range of activities;
  • A stable, friendly and committed staff team determined to give our learners the best possible opportunities;
  • Access to wellbeing support tools incl our Employee Assistance Programme
  • A range of employee benefits incl Medicash Scheme (free after 2 years in post), staff prize draws, cycle to work scheme etc
  • A comprehensive induction programme and CDP opportunities

Peterhouse School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check with barred list information, the cost of which will be met by Autism Initiatives.

How to Apply

If you are interested in the above position we would be delighted to hear from you. Contact details for further information are: admin@aipeterhouse.org to request an application pack, or apply online by clicking 'apply now'

The closing date for completed applications is 10th April 2026

Interviews will be held during w/c 27th April 2026

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and service delivery.

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