Lunchtime Learning Lead (WSS)

About the school

Wilson Stuart School is an Ofsted designated outstanding all age (2 – 25 years) Special School which provides very high-quality education for 284 pupils and young people who have physical disabilities, and/or complex medical conditions.

As a Trust we truly value the success of every child and we place the sharing of excellent education practice at the core of this value. Professional development, challenge and support are at the heart of ensuring our staff are some of the finest teachers so they can deliver outstanding teaching.

We benefit significantly from the variety of schools within the Trust, enabling staff to benefit greatly from the opportunities we have for collaborative working. in addition, we are able to benefit tremendously from sharing best practice and expertise we have within our organisation.

Wilson Stuart School have achieved an Outstanding grade in their last 7 Ofsted inspections, the latest of which was December 2024 where we continued to maintain the standards identified at previous inspections.

We recognise the importance of teamwork, and this is evident through all aspects of the work we do. Our students are delightful, work hard and are keen to learn and the school is a very happy and positive working environment. We have a comprehensive induction programme, friendly and very supportive staff along with excellent facilities and a superb environment to support teaching and learning. Wilson Stuart School is not just a special school – it is an exceptional school!

About this role

As a Lunchtime Learning Lead, you will play a key role in creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for pupils during the lunchtime period. This position involves supporting children’s physical, emotional, and social development through structured play and learning activities, while promoting independence and positive behaviour. You will assist with personal care needs, encourage communication and interaction, and ensure health and safety standards are maintained at all times. Working closely with teaching staff and colleagues, you’ll help make lunchtime a positive and enriching part of the school day.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide high-quality care and supervision for pupils during lunchtime.
• Assist pupils with feeding and personal care needs in a safe and dignified manner.
• Set up and supervise stimulating play and learning activities that promote social skills and physical development.
• Encourage positive behaviour, independence, and inclusion.
• Monitor pupil well-being and respond promptly to any concerns.
• Ensure health and safety standards are maintained, including safeguarding protocols.
• Communicate effectively with teaching staff and work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Report incidents, accidents, or hazards promptly and maintain accurate records.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Are compassionate, patient, and committed to supporting children with diverse needs.
• Have excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Can promote inclusion and positive behaviour in a supportive manner.
• Are proactive and able to set up engaging activities for pupils.
• Understand the importance of safeguarding and health & safety.
• Are flexible and willing to assist with personal care needs.
• Have a positive attitude and enthusiasm for making lunchtime a valuable part of the school day.

Join us at Wilson Stuart School and become part of a team that transforms lives through care, creativity, and commitment.

We warmly welcome informal conversations and visits. If you’d like to arrange this, please contact us at [contact hidden]

We can offer

A collaborative and inclusive culture

A committed, hardworking team who strive to provide the best education for all students

Comprehensive induction and probation support and regular opportunities for professional development and growth.

Employee Assistance Programme via BHSF – free totally confidential support,

Access to discounts and offers via BHSF

Access to a generous pension scheme known as the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support staff

Generous annual leave entitlement for support staff based on length of service, starting at 29 days pro-rata, rising to 32 at 5 years’ plus service and 34 following 10 years’ plus service.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS, Childcare Disqualification (where applicable), qualifications, medical fitness, identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references. An online search (and a prohibition check for teachers) will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.

To read a copy of our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy please click on the link below:

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This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement of the role.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020, which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.

Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide:

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Closing date: 3 May 2026

Interviews: To be confirmed

Early applications are encouraged, and applicants may be invited to interview prior to the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed before the closing date.

Please note that only Trust application forms will be accepted. We will not read accompanying Curriculum Vitaes (CVs) or accept them instead of an application form.

If you have not heard from us two weeks after the closing date, please assume that your application is unsuccessful.

Company

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] (EIAT) is three Special Schools and a Specialist College (19-25). We also have two mainstream day nurseries.

You will work with a team of staff to support children and young people to reach their full educational potential. We believe that ‘Better Never Ends‘.

You may work with individuals who have physical disabilities, sensory impairments (i.e. hearing or visual), speech and language difficulties, learning difficulties such as dyslexia, conditions such as autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, or have a combination of these challenges.

A key aspect of working within EIAT is that we identify individual needs and create a safe, stimulating and supportive learning environment.

We take staff wellbeing and CPD very seriously and your professional development will provide you with a whole range of opportunities and equip you for a great career. We have 10 CPD days per year offering plenty of opportunity for your professional development.

We want to engage all staff to support each other and feel included in our collaborative environment. Staff are trained to a high level and apply skills and knowledge together for the benefit of all.