Midday Supervisor

TKAT (The Kemnal Academies Trust); Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

TKAT (The Kemnal Academies Trust) is seeking a dedicated Midday Supervisor for Shenstone School in Crayford. You will help supervise pupils during lunch, assist with meals, encourage activities, and support pupils with SEND to enjoy a safe and positive lunchtime experience.

We value resilience, patience and a caring approach to behaviour; training and safeguarding checks apply. This is a part-time, permanent role with flexible working opportunities within TKAT's Trust.

Qualifications

• Safeguarding procedures and checks are required.
• Flexible working arrangements are supported.
• TKAT is an equal opportunity employer and Disability Confident friendly.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during the lunchtime period and assist with meals.
• Encourage safe, engaging activities and monitor behaviour.
• Support pupils with SEND to participate and stay safe.

Job description

Midday Supervisor

Company: TKAT (The Kemnal Academies Trust) Salary: Bexley 04 ( £15.75 per hour) Salary: £6,851 (Actual) £29,561 (full-time equivalent) Hours: Part-time Location: Crayford, DA1 4DZ Job type: Permanent Posting date: 2 Oct 2026 Closing date: 1 Nov 2026

Summary

Job Advert

We are looking for enthusiastic, caring, engaging and reliable candidates to join our fantastic and dedicated midday team at Shenstone School.

You will be required to supervise pupils during the lunchtime period with such things as: collecting/helping pupils choose their lunch, helping with cutting up/feeding where necessary, initiating and participating in games/activities, toileting/changing and being aware/protecting their safety and wellbeing. If you are looking for a challenge and are able to support and encourage our amazing pupils with SEND to achieve their full potential in our specialist school setting, then we would welcome your application. The achievements of our pupils are extraordinary and will give you a sense of achievement when they make progress, however small. It is paramount that you feel confident and resilient in working with pupils with challenging behaviour. As individuals, each pupil presents with different abilities and behavioural needs which vary from child to child.

Safeguarding

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

Flexible working

TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.

Our Commitment - Equal, Inclusive, Diverse

TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic.

Access to interview

Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.