SEND Midday Supervisor

Wood End Infant & Pre-School, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK14 6BB

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  14 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  1 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,583.00 Annually (FTE) Pay scale B1, £4,385 ACTUAL

SEND Midday Supervisor job summary

Midday Supervisor - SEND Unit

Wood End Infant & Pre-School, Stantonbury, Milton Keynes
Hours: 1.5 hours a day, 7.5 hours- Term Time Only

Salary: £4,385 Actual, Grade B1
Contract: Permenant
Start Date: September 2026

Wood End Infant & Pre-School is a small, welcoming and nurturing school at the heart of the Stantonbury community. We are proud of our inclusive ethos and our commitment to ensuring every child feels valued, supported and able to achieve their full potential. Our school motto, "Nurturing Little Acorns into Sturdy Oaks", reflects our dedication to helping every child grow and flourish.

We are seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic and reliable Midday Supervisor to join our dedicated team, supporting children within our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Unit during lunchtime periods.

This is a highly rewarding role for someone who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs and playing with children whilst also helping them enjoy a positive and safe lunchtime experience.

The Role

As a Midday Supervisor, you will:

• Support pupils within the SEND Unit during lunchtime.
• Help children develop independence, communication and social skills.
• Support pupils with a range of additional needs
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation using agreed school strategies.
• Assist with eating, personal care and hygiene routines where required.
• Promote engaging and inclusive play activities.
• Ensure the safety, wellbeing and happiness of all children at all times.
• Work closely with teachers, SEND staff and senior leaders to provide consistent support.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience working with children with SEND, ideally within a school, specialist setting or childcare environment.
• Demonstrates patience, empathy and understanding.
• Can build positive relationships with children
• Is calm and resilient when supporting children with complex needs.
• Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Shares our commitment to inclusion and child-centred practice.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

We Can Offer

• A friendly, supportive and welcoming school community.
• A highly committed and experienced staff team.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children every day.
• A nurturing environment where staff wellbeing is valued.

Safeguarding

Wood End Infant & Pre-School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references and all pre-employment checks in line with statutory guidance.

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 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 Wood End Infant & Pre-School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 63 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wood End Infant & Pre-School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wood-end-infant-pre-school

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