Midday Supervisor

Weatherfield Academy, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1AF

23 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  asap

• Closing date

  23 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  26 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £12.65 Hourly

Midday Supervisor job summary

Weatherfield Academy is a growing 7-19 age range SEND school working with pupils who have Cognition and Learning Delay and additional complex needs taught in classes of approximately 12 students.

Starting as soon as possible, we are currently looking for Lunchtime Supervisors from 11.30am to 1.30pm Monday to Friday, term time only. The role will entail:

• Supervise pupils immediately before, during and after the midday break. This includes pupils who have a school meal as well as pupils who bring their own food
• Assist pupils as required with toileting and personal hygiene (under the general direction of the Senior Midday Supervisor
• Assist with the lifting and handling of non-ambulant pupils in conjunction with other staff members, making use of mechanical aids as necessary.
• Encourage and assist pupils in eating, cutting up food, providing guidance on the proper use of cutlery. Assist with the clearance of spillages as necessary
• Assist pupils in carrying/transporting trays to the tables and returning crockery to the food counter
• In the event of a pupil becoming ill, distressed, or experiencing an accident, provide initial aid and summon qualified assistance
• Wipe/wash pupils after meals and wash aprons, plastic bibs etc. as necessary
• Dress pupils for outside play activities and supervise pupils in the playground

Weatherfield Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment

Weatherfield Academy is committed to the protection and safety of pupils and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. In line with Safer Recruitment guidance, online searches will be carried out for shortlisted candidates.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Weatherfield Academy acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of children and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice and DfE requirements

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 Weatherfield Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 19
• School size: 166 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Weatherfield Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/weatherfield-academy

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