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Midday Supervisory Assistants (Grade 5) - Permanent Roles
To commence at the start of the new academic year (20/08/2026)
Job Information:
Birkett House is a very popular and successful all age special school for pupils with learning difficulties. We are a multi-sited school in South Leicestershire and we are currently looking for Midday Supervisors. The main school site is in Wigston and we also have inclusion units at Thistly Meadow Primary School (Blaby), Little Hill Primary School (Wigston), Thomas Estley Community College (Broughton Astley) and a purpose built Senior Department based in Countesthorpe.
We currently require Midday Supervisor/s to work at our Wigston site. Responsibilities include supervising pupils during their period of break, helping to run structured games/activities, supporting, and feeding pupils and assisting with their personal care requirements. The successful applicant will be joining a team of midday supervisors and will receive training and induction.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an outward-looking school and to contribute to the development of special education in Leicestershire. If you are outgoing, flexible, pupil-focused and enjoy working with all kinds of people please complete an application form. Alternatively contact the school office to request an application form.
Contract type: Term time only (38 weeks per year) any additional training days paid via timesheets.
Contract term: Part time, Permanent
Hours: 7.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday 11.45am to 1.15pm
Grade: Grade 5, Point 7 (£13.05 per hour)
Actual starting salary: £4,257 (pro rata of F.T.E. £25,191)
As an employer we offer staff:
• Comprehensive professional development programme
• Competitive pension scheme
• Staff wellbeing service
• Financial wellbeing service
• Free parking
Additionally, you’ll work with:
• delightful children who will make you laugh every day
• enthusiastic, dedicated staff, committed to ensuring the best outcomes for all pupils
• a warm and welcoming team
The closing date is Sunday 17.05.26 but please note that this vacancy might close sooner if sufficient applications are received so, please don’t delay in applying if you are interested.
Shortlisting will take place soon after the closing date. Shortlisted candidates will be expected to spend half a day in school with a class group and this visit does form part of our interview procedure. Interviews and visits will take place w/c 1.06.26. For further details about the school please visit our website or contact the school.
Safeguarding Statement
Birkett House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is designated as a regulated activity and requires enhanced criminal records check for a regulated activity (including a barred list).
Please note shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe.