Midday Supervisory Assistant at Wyvern Academy

Lunchtime / Midday Supervisory Assistant – Wyvern Academy 

£25,614 per annum (full time equivalent); actual salary for part-time, term-time only working: £7,405 per annum 

12.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 11:30am – 2:00pm 

To start 2nd November 2026 

Have you ever seen a pupil’s face light up when they finally master something they’ve been struggling with?  

Those moments are what make this role so worthwhile. As a midday supervisor at Wyvern Academy, you’ll support pupils during one of the busiest parts of their day. Lunchtimes can be lively, sometimes noisy, and not always predictable. Some pupils may need extra help with communication, social interaction, or managing their emotions. 

There will be times that test your patience, flexibility, and calm approach. But alongside that, there are many small, meaningful moments that make a real difference:

• A pupil choosing to sit and eat calmly with others
• A child using kind words or sharing for the first time
• Helping someone feel safe and settled during a busy lunchtime
• A quiet 'thank you' or a smile that shows you've made them feel supported

If you’re looking for a role where you can support young people, be part of a team, and make a positive difference every day, this could be the right place for you. 

What you’ll be doing: 

• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils to create a safe and supportive lunchtime environment 

• Supervising pupils in the dining hall, ensuring their safety, wellbeing and dignity at all times 

• Encouraging good hygiene, polite table manners and healthy eating habits 

• Supporting pupils with individual needs to ensure lunchtime is a positive experience for everyone

Closing date: 27th September 2026 

Interview date: w/c 5th October 2026 

Please note: Applications may be viewed on receipt and interviews arranged sooner than the above date. 

Become part of our journey by completing our Application Form and returning it to [email protected] if you would like to apply (please see Job Description, and Safeguarding Children Policy for further information). If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Isabel at the recruitment address, who will be happy to assist you. 

 The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, this role involves directly working with children and significant contact with children, and therefore we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants will be required to complete satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for this post prior to commencement. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer.  

If successfully shortlisted the HR Department will also be conducting an individual online search of your ‘name, education and employment’, to demonstrate due diligence following ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education' guidance.   The search will not form part of the actual shortlisting process and any concerns arising from the search will be discussed directly with you.  

About us: 

At Wyvern Academy, part of the Southern Education Trust, we’re passionate about “making lives better” by creating an environment where every child, regardless of their challenges, can shine. We specialise in supporting children and young people aged 2 to 19 years with learning difficulties, including autism, physical and sensory disabilities and healthcare needs. 

We are a place where progress is celebrated - even when it looks different from pupil to pupil - and where relationships, patience and perseverance matter just as much as expertise.