Midday Mealtime Supervisor (Mdms)

Philosophy Education LTD.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Philosophy Education LTD. is recruiting a Midday Meal Supervisor for a SEN primary school in Streatham, Lambeth. The role covers lunchtime supervision for pupils aged 4–11, with Autism (ASD) and complex needs, and occasionally supporting with additional morning classes.

The ideal candidate is proactive, patient and experienced in SEND, comfortable with personal care, and familiar with safeguarding practices. Temp-to-perm contract; pay £13.69–£14.24 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEND, particularly Autism
• Confident with personal care including feeding and changing
• Strong behaviour management skills
• Understanding safeguarding and health & safety in schools

Responsibilities

• Supervise children aged 4–11 during lunchtime
• Support pupils while eating and assist with feeding when required
• Assist with personal care (feeding and changing) and supervise outdoor play
• Oversee pupils in classroom settings and during lunchtime activities
• Help manage behaviours that may present challenges
• Follow safeguarding and health & safety procedures in the school environment

Skills

SEND experience

Autism (ASD)

Personal care

Behaviour management

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, or 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.