At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children during lunchtime with feeding and play activities.
- Company: Oaklands Mead Academy, a special needs primary school in Leicester.
- Benefits: Part-time hours, training provided, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Flexible training sessions and opportunities for career growth.
- 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.
The predicted salary is between 33865 - 41391 £ per year.
Oaklands Mead Academy is a special needs primary school and we are looking to appoint a new Lunchtime Supervisor 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.
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. 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: Wednesday 23rd September 2026. Interviews: w/c 28th September.
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.
Lunchtime Supervisor employer: The Mead Educational Trust
The Mead Educational Trust offers a unique opportunity to be part of the founding team at Brook Mead Academy, where you can make a significant impact on the lives of students in Leicester. With a strong focus on professional development and a supportive work culture, employees are encouraged to grow and thrive in their roles, all while contributing to a positive and nurturing environment for pupils. Join us to help shape the future of education in a brand-new secondary school that values collaboration and innovation.
Contact Details:
The Mead Educational Trust Recruitment Team
