At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with special needs during lunchtime and playtime.
- Company: Oaklands School, a unique special needs primary school.
- Benefits: Part-time hours, training provided, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Flexible working hours during term time with potential for permanent role.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children with special needs.
- Qualifications: Kindness, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn are essential.
Oaklands school is a special needs primary school and we are looking to appoint a new Midday Supervisory Assistant (MDSA) to join our team. Our lovely children have significant learning difficulties, complex speech, language and communication needs, mostly on the autistic spectrum.
In this role, you will support our children during their lunchtime, support them with feeding, as well as indoor and outdoor play and learning.
Please note that we will ONLY accept references from a company email address and are professional references. We will NOT accept personal email addresses as references.
We are looking for someone who:
- wants to work with children with special needs
- can communicate in English to be a language role-model for our pupils
- is kind, positive and willing to learn
- is enthusiastic and well-motivated
- can work as part of a team
Please look at our website to gain understanding of the needs of our children. Our school is unique, we encourage all candidates to come and visit our school.
We will give you Safeguarding and Health & Safety training if appointed, and you will occasionally need to be available for staff training but will have advance notice of any additional training sessions.
Working hours: 11.45am – 1.15pm Monday – Friday (term time only), which equals to 7.5 hours per week. Actual salary: £4,292.90 per annum (paid in 12 equal instalments).
There are 2 vacancies available. 1 is permanent and one is fixed term for 12 months with the hope of it being made permanent.
Closing date: Thursday 13th August 2026. Interviews: w/c 24th August.
Safeguarding Statement: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks, such as an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. Applicants who will be undertaking early and/or later years childcare (or the management of such childcare) will be required to complete a declaration that neither they, nor anyone who lives in the same household, is a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009.
Midday Supervisory Assistant (SEND) employer: Oaklands
Oaklands School is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for both staff and students. Located in Leicester, our special needs primary school offers unique opportunities for personal and professional growth, with comprehensive training provided to ensure you feel confident in your role. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of children with special needs while enjoying a positive work culture that values kindness, enthusiasm, and teamwork.
