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Mid-Day Leader

Kingfisher Special School, Oldham, Lancashire, OL9 9QR

This job expired on 9 October 2026 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  After October half term

• Closing date

  9 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  21 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £14.47 - £14.70 Hourly

Mid-Day Leader job summary

We are seeking caring, reliable and enthusiastic Midday Leaders to join our dedicated team at Kingfisher Special School and Halcyon Way School.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting pupils during lunch with sensitivity and care

• Encouraging positive behaviour and social interaction

• Supervising indoor and outdoor play activities

• Assisting with personal care

• Being a friendly and consistent presence for our pupils

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

• Has a calm, patient and caring approach

• Enjoys working with children and young people with special educational needs

• Can work well as part of a team

• Is committed to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

• Experience in a school or SEN setting is desirable, but not essential - training will be provided

We Offer:

• A welcoming and supportive team

• Full training and induction package

• The opportunity to make a real difference every day

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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About Kingfisher Special School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Size: 218 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Kingfisher Special School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kingfisher-special-school

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