Midday Meal Supervisor - Term Time - Special Needs Position

Oakley School, Tunbridge Wells

• Ref:KCC886-7070-158S
• Posted:29/04/2025
• Pay:Kent Scheme KS A
• Start Date:May/June 2025
• App Close Date:24/05/2025 at 15:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Midday Meal Supervisor

Working Monday to Friday, 10 hours per week (12pm-2pm), Term Time Only

Oakley School is the Tunbridge Wells District Special School for day pupils, aged from 3 to 19 years, all of whom have severe/complex needs and communication and learning difficulties.

Our Mission:    Children and Young People at the heart of all we do.

Our Ethos:          Work Hard, Be Kind, Have Fun, Stay Safe

We are seeking to recruit Midday Meal Supervisors to join our friendly, supportive, and committed team. You will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our pupils during lunchtime in the dining hall, classrooms, and playgrounds. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils with a range of needs in a caring and inclusive environment.  

Responsibilities Include:

• Supervising and assisting pupils throughout the lunchtime period to ensure their well-being and safety
• Supporting pupils in the dining hall with eating, drinking, and personal care needs as required
• Engaging pupils in inclusive and safe play activities during lunch breaks.
• Working collaboratively with staff to provide a positive lunchtime experience.

Candidates do not need experience of working in a special needs or education environment, although it would be advantageous, as would experience of Early Years.

There are many development opportunities for those interested in career progression, including into teaching and other types of work with children and young people.

The salary is Kent Range KSA £24, 513 and reduced pro-rata for the hours/weeks worked

Benefits include access to Kent Rewards (including discounts on everyday products and services), contributory pension scheme, free school meals, access to free counselling, free parking and other support services.  We are committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of all our staff.

Information about the school

Oakley School is the Tunbridge Wells District Special School for day pupils, aged from 3 to 19 years, with a specialist Observation and Assessment Nursery for 3-5 years. All our children and young people have profound, severe/complex needs and communication and learning difficulties.

We have a site in Tonbridge which caters for our Phase 4 (16+) students and a site in Tunbridge Wells which caters for children and young people from the age of 3 to 16. Our one-day Section 8 OFSTED inspection in March 2019 reaffirmed us as 'Good'. We aspire to be outstanding in all that we do.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Zoey Jenks
• Address:Pembury Road, Tunbridge Wells , Kent, TN2 4NE
• Telephone: (01892) 823096
• Email: recruitment@oakley.kent.sch.uk

Documents

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• Job Description & Person Specification