SEND 1:1 Supervisor (Fixed Term Contract)

Intake Primary Academy, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN2 6EW

30 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  22 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  20 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,615.00 - £26,017.00 Annually (FTE) Pro rata salary £3,750 - £3,809

SEND 1:1 Supervisor (Fixed Term Contract) job summary

SEND 1:1 Supervisor - Lunchtime Cover

Location: Intake Primary Academy
Contract: Fixed Term until July 2027
Hours: 1hr 15minutes per day, Monday-Friday, term time only

Make a difference every day

Intake Primary Academy is a welcoming and inclusive school where every child is encouraged to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. With a strong focus on nurturing positive relationships, promoting achievement and ensuring every pupil feels valued, the school provides a supportive environment where children are empowered to succeed. Staff work collaboratively to create engaging learning experiences and a culture where kindness, respect and high expectations underpin all aspects of school life.

We are seeking a caring and dedicated SEND 1:1 Supervisor to support a pupil with additional needs during the lunchtime period. This rewarding role is ideal for someone who is patient, understanding and committed to helping children feel safe, confident and included. You will play a vital role in ensuring the pupil can enjoy lunchtime activities, build positive relationships and successfully participate in school life.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide tailored one-to-one support for a pupil with additional needs during the lunchtime period.
• Support smooth transitions between the classroom, dining hall and playground.
• Encourage participation in activities and social opportunities while respecting the child's individual communication style and preferences.
• Help create a calm, structured environment that promotes wellbeing and reduces anxiety during busy lunchtime periods.
• Support the pupil with lunchtime routines, including eating lunch, following expectations and managing personal belongings.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to signs of distress, sensory overload or anxiety.
• Encourage positive behaviour through consistency, reassurance and positive reinforcement.
• Work closely with teachers, support staff, lunchtime supervisors and the SEND team to ensure a consistent approach.
• Follow individual support plans and school procedures to maintain the pupil's safety, dignity and inclusion.
• Help maintain a safe, positive and enjoyable lunchtime environment for all pupils.

What We're Looking For

• A caring, patient and compassionate approach to supporting children.
• An understanding of, or willingness to learn about, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and additional educational needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to remain calm and supportive in a busy school environment.
• A positive attitude and commitment to inclusive practice.
• Experience of working with children, particularly those with additional needs, would be advantageous.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team while using initiative when required.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to play an important role in a child's school experience, helping them feel supported, included and successful each day. You will join a friendly and dedicated team that is committed to ensuring every pupil can thrive and reach their full potential.

Commitment to Safeguarding and EDI:

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory background checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check. We value diversity and welcome applications from underrepresented groups. As a Disability Confident employer, we provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure all candidates can fully demonstrate their abilities.

In line with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and the statutory Code of Practice, the Trust requires all public-facing post holders to demonstrate fluent English. Within a school setting, this applies to all roles that involve direct or indirect interaction with pupils, parents, or members of the public.

Flexible Interview Dates:

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, so don't miss out on this exciting opportunity. Please note that interview dates are flexible, and the academy reserves the right to interview shortlisted candidates during the application window.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to our dynamic and forward-thinking team, apply today and be a part of our mission to create a positive impact!

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

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and staff. Every child should feel safe and should be protected from any form of child abuse. We have robust policies and procedures that support our commitment to Safeguarding, this includes our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. The in-house Safeguarding teams at each Academy work in partnership with families and safeguarding partners to ensure the safety of children is paramount. We are committed to ensuring that all staff access regular, contextual safeguarding training to meet the needs of the local community.

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 Intake Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 269 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Intake Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/intake-primary-academy

At Intake we work with children aged 3 – 11 years old, from Nursery through to Foundation Stages and Key Stages 1 and 2.

We have 14 teaching staff, 14 teaching support staff, an Inclusion Team and 3 office staff.

We have the highest aspirations for all our children here at Intake, celebrating their achievements and recognising their successes. We strive to create a positive, stimulating environment, where there is a real sense of belonging, where everyone is supported, empowered and challenged to achieve their potential. We embrace diversity and work hard to ensure we are at the heart of the community, working together for the good of all. We place teaching and learning at the heart of all that we do and offer exciting and innovative learning opportunities for all.

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