Midday Mealtime Supervisor

An outstanding specialist SEND primary school in Streatham is seeking a proactive, energetic and compassionate Midday Meal Supervisor to join their dedicated team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children with additional needs in a nurturing educational setting. The school supports primary-aged pupils with Autism (ASD) and complex needs and is looking for someone who can make a real difference during both lunchtime and classroom activities.

Responsibilities

Supervise children aged 4–11 years during lunchtime; Support pupils while eating, including feeding where required; Assist with personal care, including feeding and changing; Oversee and actively engage pupils in outdoor play; Support pupils within the classroom setting; Help manage behaviours that may challenge; Follow safeguarding, health & safety procedures within the school environment; Work closely with teaching and support staff to ensure pupils are safe, engaged and fully supported throughout the midday period and, on occasion, during morning classroom sessions

Requirements

Proactive, energetic and patient; Experience working with children with SEND, particularly Autism; Comfortable supporting with personal care (feeding and changing); Strong behaviour management skills; Understanding of safeguarding and health & safety within schools; Provide two employment references covering the last two years OR one employment reference and one academic reference from within the last two years; Hold a valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service OR be willing to apply for a new DBS through the agency

Nice to have

Previous experience as a Midday Mealtime Supervisor; Experience as a SEND Teaching Assistant

Benefits

Ongoing training and professional development opportunities