Midday Meals Supervisor - Part-time

Nexus Foundation Special School, Tonbridge

• Ref:KCC886-7051-627S
• Posted:26/06/2025
• Pay:Kent Scheme A + SENA
• Start Date:September 2025
• App Close Date:10/07/2025 at 09:00
• Interviews:Week commencing 14th July 2025

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Midday Meals Supervisor

Nexus School, Tonbridge
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Kent Scheme A + SENA
Hours: 15 hours per week, term-time only (Monday–Friday, 11:00am–2:00pm)
Start Date: September 2025
Closing Date: 10th July 2025
Interview Date: Week commencing 14th July 2025

Job Description

Nexus School is a special school in Tonbridge for children and young people aged 2–19 with profound, severe, and complex learning needs, including autism. We are seeking a kind, committed and enthusiastic Midday Meals Supervisor to join our dedicated team.

You will play a vital role in supporting our pupils during the lunchtime period — helping to create a calm, safe, and enjoyable dining and play experience. This is a rewarding role ideal for someone who enjoys working with children and wants to make a real difference every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and clear away dining areas (tables, chairs, equipment)

• Support pupils with eating, including assisting with feeding when necessary

• Ensure mealtime hygiene and cleanliness (wiping tables, sweeping floors, washing utensils)

• Provide supervision during play, indoors and outdoors

• Support pupils with personal care and PEG feeding (training provided)

• Promote positive behaviour and social interaction

• Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff to meet pupil needs

• Follow all safeguarding, health and safety, and school policies

Person Specification

Essential:

• GCSE (or equivalent) Grade C or above in English and Maths

• Experience working with children (preferably in a school or care setting)

• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection

• Patience, flexibility, and a strong team ethos

• Ability to relate to and communicate effectively with children with additional needs

Desirable:

• Experience working with children with SEND

• Knowledge of PEG feeding and personal care (training provided if not)

• First aid or safeguarding training

Why Work at Nexus School?

• A caring, inclusive and positive school community

• Comprehensive training and induction

• Supportive leadership and colleagues

• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to children's lives every day

Safer Recruitment Statement

Nexus School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check, online search, and satisfactory references.

In line with KCSIE 2024 guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, Nexus reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and to share any pertinent information found concerning a candidate’s suitability to work with children with the Headteacher

How to Apply

Please apply via Kent Teach by completing the online application form. CVs will not be accepted.

For more information about Nexus School, please visit our website: www.nexusschool.org.uk

Information about the school

Nexus : the school where excellence meets opportunity.

Nexus is an ambitious school for children and young people aged 2-19 with profound, severe and complex needs, many of whom have a diagnosis of autism.

With currently 280+ pupils on roll, we continue to expand our provision and pupil numbers providing wonderful opportunities for our teaching and learning with a wide range of staff development routes.

Nexus invests in employing the best staff and in training them to achieve. We strive to engage staff who are self-motivated, professional and ambitious.

Nexus also has a small 32 student satellite provision in Wouldham

Job Contact Information

• Name:Nicki Riddle - Personnel
• Address:Upper Haysden Lane, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 8AA
• Telephone: 01732 771384
• Email: personnel@nexusschool.org.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Midday Meals Supervisor Job Description & Personal Specification
• Child Protection Policy