Midday Supervisory Assistant (SEND)

Oaklands; Leicester; On-site; GBP 5,000; Part time

Job summary

A primary school specializing in special needs is seeking a Midday Supervisory Assistant to support children during lunchtimes and play. This part-time position requires a kind and enthusiastic individual who can work as part of a team, communicate effectively in English, and support children with significant learning difficulties and communication needs. The role involves regular training and offers £4,226 per annum, with hours from 11.45am to 1.15pm, Monday to Friday during term time.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to learn and adapt to the needs of children with special needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English required.
• Enthusiastic and well-motivated individual is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support children during lunchtime and outdoor play.
• Assist children with feeding.
• Work as part of a team to support children's needs.

Skills

Working with children with special needs

Communication in English

Kindness and positivity

Enthusiasm

Teamwork

Job description

* Midday Supervisory Assistant (SEND)Fast Apply# Midday Supervisory Assistant (SEND)EmployerLocation: Leicester, LeicestershireContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeSalary: £4,226 per annum (paid in 12 equal instalments)Posted: 6th January 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 23rd January 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1527919Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type :Permanent* Job ID: 1527919* Share :Oaklands school is a **special needs primary school** and we are looking to appoint a new Midday Supervisory Assistant (MDSA) to join our team.Our lovely children have significant learning difficulties, complex speech, language and communication needs, mostly on the autistic spectrum.In this role, you will support our children during their lunchtime, support them with feeding, as well as indoor and outdoor play and learning.We are looking for someone who:• wants to work with children with special needs• can communicate in English to be a language role-model for our pupils• is kind, positive and willing to learn• is enthusiastic and well-motivated• can work as part of a teamPlease look at our website to gain understanding of the needs of our children.Our school is unique, we encourage all candidates to come and visit our school.We will give you Safeguarding and Health & Safety training if appointed, and you will occasionally need to be available for staff training but will have advance notice of any additional training sessions.Working hours: **11.45am – 1.15pm Monday – Friday (term time only)**, which equals to 7.5 hours per weekActual salary: **£4,226 per annum** (paid in 12 equal instalments)Closing date: **Friday 23rd January 2026** with interviews to be confirmed.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks, such as an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. Applicants who will be undertaking early and/or later years childcare (or the management of such childcare) will be required to complete a declaration that neither they, nor anyone who lives in the same household, is a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009.### Oaklands School