Midday Mealtime Supervisor; MDMS; Temporary

Position: Midday Mealtime Supervisor (MDMS) (Temporary)
Location: Streatham

Midday Meal Supervisor – SEN Primary School Streatham
Lambeth Special Needs School Temp to Perm £13.69 per hour

Job Role

Summary:

Midday Meal Supervisor
Mon – Fri 11:30am – 2:00pm
Term time only
Lambeth Special Needs School (Streatham)
£13.69 per hour
Temp to Perm contract
On some days, the school may request the successful candidate to start at 9:15am to support with additional classes.

An outstanding specialist SEND primary school in Streatham is seeking a proactive, energetic and compassionate Midday Meal Supervisor to join their dedicated team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children with additional needs in a nurturing educational setting.

The school supports primary-aged pupils with Autism (ASD) and complex needs and is looking for someone who can make a real difference during both lunchtime and classroom activities.

The Role

In this position, you will:

Supervise children aged 4–11 years during lunchtime
Support pupils while eating, including feeding where required
Assist with personal care, including feeding and changing
Oversee and actively engage pupils in outdoor play
Support pupils within the classroom setting — this is not solely a playground/lunch duty role
Help manage behaviours that may challenge
Follow safeguarding, health & safety procedures within the school environment

You will work closely with teaching and support staff to ensure pupils are safe, engaged and fully supported throughout the midday period and, on occasion, during morning classroom sessions.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

Is proactive, energetic and patient
Has experience working with children with SEND, particularly Autism
Is comfortable supporting with personal care (feeding and changing)
Has strong behaviour management skills
Understands safeguarding and health & safety within schools
Has previous experience as a Midday Mealtime Supervisor (desirable)
Has experience as a SEND Teaching Assistant (highly desirable)
Compliance Requirements

To be considered for this role, candidates must:

Provide two employment references covering the last two yearsOR

Provide one employment reference and one academic reference from within the last two years
Hold a valid Enhanced DBS on the Update ServiceOR

Be willing to apply for a new DBS through the agency

All successful applicants will be subject to full safeguarding and vetting checks in line with current legislation.

The School

This specialist primary school caters for children aged 2–11 years with:

Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Complex medical needs

The school provides an outstanding, inclusive learning environment designed to empower pupils to achieve their full potential. You will be joining an established, supportive and highly committed staff team, with access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about supporting young children with additional needs in a structured and caring environment.

If this role is of interest, please apply with an up-to-date CV.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients