Midday Mealtime Supervisor (MDMS)

Philosophy Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,908 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

Philosophy Education is seeking a proactive Midday Meal Supervisor for a SEN primary school in Streatham. The role includes supervising lunch, supporting pupils aged 4–11, and assisting with personal care where required. Term-time only with some days starting early to support additional classes.

The school supports children with Autism (ASD) and other complex needs; you will engage during lunchtime and contribute to classroom activities while maintaining safeguarding and a caring approach.

Qualifications

• Proactive and energetic candidate with patience and compassion.
• Experience supporting children with SEND, particularly autism, preferred.
• Ability to manage behaviours calmly and effectively in a school setting.
• Comfort with personal care tasks such as feeding and changing when needed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise lunchtime activities for children aged 4–11.
• Assist with feeding and personal care during lunch and classroom sessions.
• Support pupils during outdoor play and routine activities.
• Follow safeguarding and health & safety procedures at all times.

Skills

Proactive

SEND experience

Behaviour management

Personal care support

Job description

Midday Meal Supervisor – SEN Primary School Streatham
Lambeth Special Needs School Temp to Perm £14.24 per hour

Job Role Summary:

• Midday Meal Supervisor
• Mon – Fri 11:30am – 2:00pm
• Term time only
• Lambeth Special Needs School (Streatham)
• £13.69 per hour
• Temp to Perm contract
• On some days, the school may request the successful candidate to start at 9:15am to support with additional classes.

An outstanding specialist SEND primary school in Streatham is seeking a proactive, energetic and compassionate Midday Meal Supervisor to join their dedicated team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children with additional needs in a nurturing educational setting.

The school supports primary-aged pupils with Autism (ASD) and complex needs and is looking for someone who can make a real difference during both lunchtime and classroom activities.

The Role

In this position, you will:

• Supervise children aged 4–11 years during lunchtime
• Support pupils while eating, including feeding where required
• Assist with personal care, including feeding and changing
• Oversee and actively engage pupils in outdoor play
• Support pupils within the classroom setting — this is not solely a playground/lunch duty role
• Help manage behaviours that may challenge
• Follow safeguarding, health & safety procedures within the school environment

You will work closely with teaching and support staff to ensure pupils are safe, engaged and fully supported throughout the midday period and, on occasion, during morning classroom sessions.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Is proactive, energetic and patient
• Has experience working with children with SEND, particularly Autism
• Is comfortable supporting with personal care (feeding and changing)
• Has strong behaviour management skills
• Understands safeguarding and health & safety within schools
• Has previous experience as a Midday Mealtime Supervisor (desirable)
• Has experience as a SEND Teaching Assistant (highly desirable)

Compliance Requirements

To be considered for this role, candidates must:

• Provide two employment references covering the last two years

• • Provide one employment reference and one academic reference from within the last two years

Hold a valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service

• • Be willing to apply for a new DBS through the agency

All successful applicants will be subject to full safeguarding and vetting checks in line with current legislation.

The School

This specialist primary school caters for children aged 2–11 years with:

• Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
• Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Complex medical needs

The school provides an outstanding, inclusive learning environment designed to empower pupils to achieve their full potential. You will be joining an established, supportive and highly committed staff team, with access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about supporting young children with additional needs in a structured and caring environment.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.