SEND Midday Supervisor

MyNewTerm; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

Blue Light Card

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym discounts

Free eye tests

Cycle to work scheme

Professional development and career推进

Job summary

Greenshaw Learning Trust in Carshalton is seeking a dedicated Midday Supervisor for our Oak Field SEND base. You will support students with complex needs during lunch, assisting feeding and helping maintain a calm, safe environment.

You will work closely with teachers, support staff and parents to monitor progress and provide personal care as needed. We value inclusivity and a compassionate approach in a busy school setting.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
• Ability to provide feeding support and personal care during lunch.
• Effective communication with teachers, support staff, and parents/carers regarding progress or needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide feeding support to children with complex needs during lunch.
• Communicate effectively with teachers, other support staff and parents about progress or needs.
• Support student safety and inclusive environment during lunch period.

Skills

Experience with SEN/Disabilities

Communication with staff/parents

Job description

About the Role

As a Midday Supervisor in our Oak Field SEND base, you will provide essential support by managing complex sensory and behavioral needs, while ensuring student safety during the lunch period. Your role combines dedicated personal care with the implementation of tailored communication and de-escalation strategies to foster a calm, inclusive environment for every learner.

Main duties of the role include:

• Provide feeding support to children with complex needs, creating an encouraging environment.

• Communicating effectively with teachers, other support staff, and sometimes parents/carers regarding a student's progress or immediate needs.

• Experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

About Oak Field SEND Base

Oak Field is a highly specialist base within Wood Field Primary School. We are a friendly school with a strong sense of community, providing an adapted and aspirational education for primary-aged children with autism. Children are taught in small classes with a high ratio of adult support. Our school vision is ‘we are limitless’ and we believe that children’s strengths should be celebrated and developed. We are proud to offer an engaging curriculum with a focus on communication, independence and social interaction.

Why Join Greenshaw Learning Trust?

At Greenshaw Learning Trust, collaboration sits at the heart of everything we do. As part of our family of schools, you'll benefit from shared expertise, high-quality professional development and opportunities to grow your career across the Trust.

We offer our staff:

• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Being part of a supportive and ambitious organisation

The closing date for receipt of applications is 6th October 2026. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.