Midday Supervisory Assistant: Wyvern Academy

Dorset Council; Ringwood; Sur place; GBP 23 000 - 28 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Comprehensive induction

Supportive team

Personal development

Career progression

Résumé du poste

Wyvern Academy, part of Southern Education Trust, is seeking a Lunchtime / Midday Supervisory Assistant to support pupils during the 11:30am–2:00pm lunch period. The role offers a part-time, term-time equivalent salary of £7,405 per annum and a full-time equivalent of £25,614 per annum.

The successful candidate will build positive relationships with pupils, help ensure a safe and welcoming dining environment, and support students with independence and social interaction.

Qualifications

• Experience welcome, but attitude and willingness to learn matter most.
• We are looking for someone who cares and can build positive relationships with children.
• Calm under busy times and able to support pupils with independence and social interaction.

Responsabilités

• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Support children in the dining hall and around the school at lunchtime.
• Encourage independence, communication and social interaction.
• Help pupils feel safe, settled and included.
• Support pupils with individual needs with patience, understanding and care.

Description du poste

Lunchtime / Midday Supervisory Assistant – Wyvern Academy

£25,614 per annum full time equivalent; actual salary for part-time, term-time only working: £7,405 per annum
12.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 11:30am – 2:00pm
Many of our Midday Supervisory Assistants go on to become Teaching Assistants at Wyvern Academy as opportunities arise. For some, this role is the first step in a rewarding career supporting children and young people with additional needs.
This isn’t just a lunchtime job.
It's helping a child feel safe during one of the busiest parts of their day. It's knowing when someone needs reassurance. It's helping a pupil build confidence, independence and friendships. It's turning a busy dining hall into a place where children feel supported, understood and included.
And sometimes, it's the smallest moments that matter most. A child trying something new. A young person sitting with others. A smile from a pupil who's had a difficult morning. A quiet moment of trust. Moments that might seem small to others.
But at Wyvern Academy, we know they can mean everything. Because this isn't just a lunchtime job. It's helping children feel they belong.

What You'll Be Doing

Lunchtime is an important part of the school day. For some pupils, it's a chance to socialise, build independence and develop confidence. For others, it can feel overwhelming, busy or unpredictable.

You’ll

• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Support children and young people in the dining hall and around the school during lunchtime.
• Encourage independence, communication and social interaction.
• Help pupils feel safe, settled and included.
• Support pupils with individual needs with patience, understanding and care.
• Encourage positive behaviour, healthy eating and good hygiene.
• Set up, clear and maintain a clean, welcoming dining environment.
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure every pupil receives the support they need.
• Bring warmth, positivity and encouragement to every day.

Who We're Looking For

• We're not looking for someone with all the answers.
• We're looking for someone who cares.
• Someone who can build positive relationships with children and young people.
• Someone who stays calm when things become busy or unpredictable.
• Someone who notices when a child needs encouragement.
• Someone who sees potential in every young person.
• Experience is welcome, but it's your attitude, kindness and willingness to learn that matter most.

If you're patient, reliable, compassionate and enjoy being part of a team, we'd love to hear from you.

Further Information

It's not always easy.
Lunchtimes can be busy. They can be noisy. And they don't always go to plan.
But then there are the moments that remind you why this role matters. A child joining in.
A young person growing in confidence. A moment of trust. A smile. A breakthrough. A step forward.
The moments that stay with you long after lunchtime has ended. If you’re looking for a role with purpose, where every day brings the opportunity to make a positive difference, then Wyvern Academy could be the place for you.
This isn't just a lunchtime job. It's helping children grow in confidence, independence and belonging, one moment at a time.
Closing date: 8th November 2026
Interview date: 16th & 17th November 2026
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, this role involves directly working with children and significant contact with children, and therefore we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants will be required to complete satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for this post prior to commencement. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer.
If successfully shortlisted the HR Department will also be conducting an individual online search of your 'name, education and employment', to demonstrate due diligence following 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' guidance. The search will not form part of the actual shortlisting process and any concerns arising from the search will be discussed directly with you.

About Us

Wyvern Academy, part of Southern Education Trust, supports children and young people aged 2-19 with learning difficulties, autism, physical and sensory disabilities and healthcare needs.
We believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, to be understood and to achieve their potential.
We know that progress looks different for every pupil. That's why relationships matter here. Patience matters here. Belonging matters here.
And every step forward matters here.

Why join us?

• Comprehensive induction, training and support.
• A welcoming and highly supportive team.
• Ongoing personal and professional development opportunities.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference every day.
• A chance to begin or develop a career supporting children and young people with additional needs.
• Opportunities to progress, with many colleagues moving into Teaching Assistant roles as vacancies arise.
• The chance to be part of a school that is passionate about helping children and young people achieve more than they ever thought possible.