SEND Midday Supervisor

Wood Field Primary School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Generous pension

Blue Light Card

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym discounts

Free eye tests

Cycle to work

Supportive organisation

Job summary

Greenshaw Learning Trust’s Oak Field SEND base at Wood Field Primary School in Greater London is seeking a dedicated Midday Supervisor to support children with complex needs during lunch. You will assist with feeding, de-escalation, and ensuring safety in a calm, inclusive environment.

Work involves liaising with teachers and parents, and applying tailored strategies to support communication and social interaction among learners.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
• Ability to provide feeding support and personal care.
• Strong communication with teachers, staff, and parents/carers.

Responsibilities

• Provide feeding support during lunch period.
• Manage complex sensory and behavioral needs.
• Ensure student safety and supervision in dining area.

Skills

Communication skills

Patience

SEND experience

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.