Midday Supervisor - SEN School

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Warwick; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Warwick is seeking Midday Supervisors to support students during lunch breaks. Responsibilities include supervising meal times, assisting with personal care needs, and helping pupils with severe physical difficulties as necessary. The successful candidate will work within an inclusive environment and enjoy benefits like a competitive salary and excellent training opportunities. We invite enthusiastic individuals to apply and contribute to a supportive community.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Access to local government pension scheme

Excellent training and development opportunities

Occupational Health Service

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Ability to assist students with lunch and personal care needs.
• Experience with children with special educational needs is valuable.
• Strong communication skills to interact effectively.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist pupils during the lunch break.
• Ensure personal care and toileting needs are met.
• Develop and support lunchtime activities for students.

Skills

Personal care assistance

Supervisory skills

Communication

Conflict resolution

Job description

About us

Brooke School is an all age (3-19) generic special school in Stratford upon Avon, which meets the needs of pupils with a wide range of Special Educational Needs. Unity MAT and staff at Brooke School are committed to the highest standards of education and care for all our children and young people. We create a positive environment that flourishes on high expectations, good behaviour, mutual respect, tolerance and an appreciation of individuality. Our aim is for pupils to leave Brooke School as confident, secure young adults, equipped with the knowledge, experience and skills to achieve as high a level of independence as is possible for each individual.

What we need

We are currently looking for Midday Supervisors to join our dedicated team to support our students during the lunch break: feeding, supervising or simply encouraging them to eat.

Main responsibilities in dining area

• Ensure that the personal and individual care and toileting needs of pupils are met, including changing pads and associated moving/handling involved.
• Set out and clear away dining room chairs and tables.
• Escort pupils to and from dining areas, ensuring information is exchanged with class staff.
• Ensure pupils are in the dining room/area at the appropriate time.
• Help pupils at the counter, including choice of meal.
• Assist with the proper use of cutlery and help cut food as necessary.
• Feed pupils with severe physical difficulties as necessary, following training and the advice of other professionals.
• Assist pupils when returning used plates, trays, cutlery, beakers, etc. and clear tables when lunch is completed.
• Supervise pupils eating food brought from home and ensure packed lunch equipment is cleared away.

Main responsibilities in school or playground

• Be responsible for groups of children in the playground or classrooms according to the weather. This may include pupils with challenging behaviours and with profound and multiple learning difficulties.
• Develop and support lunchtime activities.
• Attend to minor accidents and complete incident/accident forms.
• Where necessary, support the nurse with the administration of medication during the lunchtime period, liaising over any healthcare concerns.
• Attend to pupils who become ill as necessary.
• Adhere to any behaviour management programmes devised by others.

What we offer

• The opportunity to make a difference.
• Enthusiastic, friendly and engaged pupils who are keen to learn.
• A supportive community of families and external partners.
• A friendly and inclusive working environment.
• Talented, dedicated and hardworking colleagues and SLT team.
• Comprehensive induction and probation support.

We offer

• A competitive salary.
• Access to the local government pension scheme and significant employer contribution (currently 22%).
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Enhanced employee assistance programme (including GP helpline, financial & legal advice line and carer support for employee and household members).
• Well‑being app and staff discounts.
• Occupational Health Service.
• Family friendly and employee health & well‑being policies.
• Childcare voucher scheme.
• Free parking.

Key Dates

Closing Date: 9 th January 2026
Shortlisting: Week commencing 12 th January 2026
Interview Date: ASAP after shortlisting
Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 01789 266845 or email [e-mail]

Further information

Application packs including Job Description, Person Specification, Guidance for Applicants and

Application Form

can be obtained from https://www.brooke.unitymat.co.uk/about-us/vacancies

Applications

Official application forms must be completed. CVs will not be accepted. Please see Guidance for Applicants for further details.
Applications must be sent by email to [e-mail] before the closing date detailed above.
We reserve the right to close the recruitment early if a large volume of suitable applications are received.

Safer Recruitment

Unity MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow robust safer recruitment processes, including online searches, during all recruitment. Please see application pack for further details.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check.
It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all ages, backgrounds and those with disabilities.