Midday Supervisory Assistant - SEND Primary School

The Dales School, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 4RE

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  17 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  2 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Term time, part time: Monday to Friday, 11am to 1:30pm, term time plus 5 days (with some room for negotiation for the right candidate).
• Contract type: Permanent
• Hourly rate: £13.48 per hour

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you ready to be the highlight of a child’s day?

The Dales School are looking for enthusiastic Midday Supervisory Assistants (Dinner Staff) to join our incredible team. We are a dedicated primary special school where lunch time is about much more than just eating - it is an opportunity for fun, learning and connection.

If you have a big heart, plenty of energy and a passion for making a difference, this is the perfect role for you!

Who we are looking for:

• Someone with a patient warm and nurturing personality

• A great team player with excellent communication skills

• Experience with special educational needs is a bonus, but the willingness to learn and a positive attitude are what matters most. Full training will be provided.

What the school offers its staff

Why you will love this job:

• True job satisfaction: You will be helping children with additional needs to build independence, social skills and confidence

• A supportive team: Work alongside passionate, friendly colleagues who support one another every day

• Perfect hours: Keep your early mornings, evenings, weekends and school holidays completely free

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.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

JD_PS - Band 2 TA.pdf - 485 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Dales School

• Organisation type: Special school, ages 4 to 11
• Size: 236 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Dales School website
• Email address: recruitment@thedales.northumberland.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01670352556
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-dales-school-blyth

The Dales is a specialist primary school based on two sites: Blythdale in Blyth and Ashdale in Ashington. We provide education for children with a variety of additional needs that may not otherwise be met in a mainstream setting. We set out to make a difference to the learning, wellbeing and future life chances of children with additional needs. The school cultivates a safe and caring environment where children can thrive and have the opportunity to meet their full potential.

The dedication and commitment of our staff team and Governing Body creates an outstanding professional purposefulness that sustains our high standards. Our staff team of highly skilled practitioners work with children in small groups with a high ratio of adults to children and use bespoke interventions and strategies to ensure that learning is both accessible and meaningful. Staff work together to meet the individual needs of every pupil and we believe we can unlock each child’s potential and support progress and achievement.

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