MIDDAY SUPERVISOR (SEND)

Are you looking for part-time work? Do you have free time in the middle of the day? Do you have a range of talents, experience and skills that would engage our pupils during their lunch break?

Lunchtime is a really important part of the school day for our pupils, so we would like to appoint a Midday Supervisor who is keen to make a difference to a child’s experience at school.

The ideal candidate will have a range of talents, experiences and skills so they are able to offer something unique to our school community. 

The role will include supporting children’s play activities on the playground, helping in the dining hall, toileting duties as well as working as part of a friendly, dedicated team of Midday Supervisors to create a positive environment for our pupils. Previous experience of working with children in a school is preferable but full training will also be given.

The main duties are detailed within the attached Job Description, however some of the key requirements for this role are detailed below:-

•    have a good understanding of children with special educational needs and be able to provide care and support as appropriate
•    be trained to operate special needs machinery, tools (eg hoists, certain feeding equipment) 
•    have relevant training to deal with a pupil who suffers an epileptic fit
•    have relevant training in dysphagia
•    literacy skills to be able to understand school policies and complete accident book
•    be able to understand, comply and work within policies: eg. school behaviour policy, child protection policy, health and safety, confidentiality and other school rules
•    be aware of cultural differences 
•    be prepared to undertake necessary training as above.

About Exhall Grange Specialist School:

Many of our children and young people are physically or emotionally extremely vulnerable or have life limiting conditions. Some of our pupils are highly anxious and require our calm, predictable and nurturing environment in order to access school.

We are committed to ensuring all our pupils reach their full potential and encourage all of our pupils and staff to “Be Your Best Self” which encapsulates our core purpose.

All pupils follow the National Curriculum at a level appropriate to their ability and needs. We are destination driven and focus on developing the skills our pupils need for independence, employment and life.

We encourage our pupils to develop the qualities of our school values: Respect, Resilience, Confidence, Motivation, Aspiration and Integrity. This is as important to us as the academic and vocational curriculum.

Working Hours/Salary:

Your working hours will be 10 hours per week, working 12.00 noon until 14.00 pm, Monday to Friday during term time only (38 weeks per year).

You may be required to work with any age group within the school from Early Years Foundation Stage to Post 16. 

The actual salary for this role is £ 5,515 per annum.

How to Apply:
The closing time/date is : 09.00 a.m on Wednesday 15 January 2025. Completed applications forms should be sent to :-

Mrs P Kane, HR Officer, Exhall Grange Specialist School, Easter Way, Ash Green, Coventry CV7 9JG

Or via email to recruitment@exhallgrange.co.uk  All email applications received will be acknowledged.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 23 January 2025. 

As part of our safer employment processes, we can only accept Warwickshire County Council application forms, so please do not send CVs. in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance, internet searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates and successful candidates will require an enhanced Child and Adult workforce Disclosure and Barring check.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email and references will be sought prior to interview.