Midday Supervisor

The Forest School, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 0DQ

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  8 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  25 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: £5,123.32 - £5,369.94 Annually (Actual) Monday - Friday 11.45am - 13.30pm. Term Time only (38 weeks)

Midday Supervisor job summary

The Forest School has always been a very special school - our children are amazing and they teach us something new every day.

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated Midday Supervisory Assistant to join our supportive school team. In this role, you will work as part of a collaborative team supporting and supervising children with complex learning difficulties over the lunchtime period.

The hours of work are Monday - Friday 11.45am - 13.30pm. Term Time only (38 weeks)

You will be responsible for ensuring the safety, well-being and social interaction of pupils across indoor and outdoor settings, including the playground and the dining hall. You will assist with dietary needs and facilitate positive play

If you would like a role where every day is different, where the opportunity to make a difference to the life of our young people is appealing to you and if you would like to join a team of inspirational practitioners, then we would like to hear from you.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience appropriate to working with children and young people

• Awareness of health, safety and hygiene standards

• Strong verbal communication skills and ability to converse clearly in English

• Self motivation and is also organised

• Previously enjoyed working as part of a team

Why Join The Forest School?

The Forest School is a well-established and highly regarded special school in Knaresborough, catering to pupils aged 3 to 16 with a range of complex special educational needs. We are committed to providing the highest quality education within a happy, caring, and safe environment where every individual is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential.

If you would like a role where every day is different, where the opportunity to make a difference to the life of our young people is appealing to you and if you would like to join a team of inspirational practitioners, then we would like to hear from you.

The Forest School and the wider Trust places a huge emphasis on professional development and invests significantly in staff training at all levels.

Further information about our school can be found on our website here

If you would like to discuss or find out more about this post, please contact recruitment@forest-school.org.uk, Tel: 01423 864583.

We are committed to equal opportunities and to promoting diversity. We want our people to reflect the diversity of our communities, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post.

Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview.

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

Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview. Further pre-employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification and section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role, will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Forest School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 16
• Size: 155 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Forest School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-forest-school-hg5-0dq

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