Dunbar Education Recruitment is seeking a compassionate and reliable Midday Supervisor to join a dedicated team at a Special Educational Needs (SEN) school in Letchworth Garden City. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children with diverse needs during their lunchtime break.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise and assist pupils during lunchtime in the dining hall, playground, and other school areas.
- Ensure the safety, welfare, and well-being of all pupils, particularly those with special educational needs.
- Encourage positive social interactions and assist pupils with their meals as required.
- Implement the school's behaviour management strategies to maintain a calm and inclusive environment.
- Support pupils with personal care needs, if required, following the school's policies and procedures.
- Work collaboratively with teaching staff and other midday supervisors to ensure a smooth lunchtime experience.
Requirements:
- Experience working with children, particularly those with special educational needs, is highly desirable.
- A patient, caring, and understanding nature, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- An understanding of safeguarding practices and a commitment to promoting the welfare of all pupils.
- Flexibility and reliability, with a willingness to adapt to the needs of the school.
Benefits:
- A supportive and friendly working environment.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with special educational needs.
- Training and professional development opportunities.
Dunbar Education is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding to ensure the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, to share this commitment. To adhere with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all registrations will be required to fill out our application form in, to receive work. This will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Dunbar Education is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the value of and seeks to achieve a diverse workforce in schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Dunbar Education is a member of ASPCo compliance plus, for more information please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement.
