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Special Needs Support Worker/Midday Supervisor
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Oak Wood Secondary School,
Come and spend time with our wonderful pupils and become a part of our school community.
Central England Academy Trust provides excellent education to learners in Nuneaton and the surrounding areas. We have six schools: Oak Wood Primary School, Oak Wood Secondary School, Jade School, Higham Lane School, Higham Lane North School, and Micheal Drayton Primary School. Together, we offer a comprehensive education to students aged 4 to 19 in both mainstream and SEND settings. We are a diverse Trust that celebrates individual learning needs, including profound, severe, and complex learning needs.
Oak Wood Secondary School is a successful specialist setting for children and young people aged from 11 to 19 with a broad spectrum of special educational needs and learning disabilities. We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Support Worker and Mid-day supervisor.
BROAD DESCRIPTION:
- Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of pupils before, during, and after the lunchtime period.
- Provide personal care as required.
- Join in with activities in class in a supervisory role as required.
Works under the general direction of a designated member of Senior Leadership Team.
Responsibility for others: The post has considerable direct impact on the well-being of individuals or groups through either providing appropriate care or welfare for those who are personally dependent on the post for basic needs. (This post works with pupils with special needs requiring specialist support, including administering medication and using Makaton language skills as required)
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Please see the job description for details of the full requirements for the role.
The Central England Academy Trust is a growing trust which is committed to developing its workforce and encouraging all members of staff to participate in a range of professional development opportunities.
At Central England Academy Trust, our staff are our most precious resource. Our offer to staff includes:
- A wonderful school with the most rewarding pupils and families.
- A nurturing group of staff who are committed to helping pupils to achieve their potential.
- A strong ethos and collaborative working.
- Dedicated teaching assistants and pastoral support.
- A rigorous induction programme and opportunities for quality, professional development.
- Close links with the local community.
- Competitive remuneration package.
- A generous defined benefit pension scheme.
- Excellent continuous professional development.
- Bespoke training and support from the Trust team to meet your needs.
- We provide a supportive Employee Assistance Programme, providing practical and emotional support.
- Employee benefits scheme, offering discount on everyday and lifestyle essentials.
- Free, onsite parking.
- Subsidised eye care for extended users of VDU.
- Health Cash Plan.
- Gym memberships scheme.
- Cycle to work scheme.
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The successful applicants will also be expected to undergo core training.
To apply, click on this link: https://centralenglandacademytrust.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies
Closing date: Tuesday 1st September 2026 at 12 Midday
Interview date: Friday 4th September 2026
Start date: ASAP
Visits to the school are highly recommended. Please contact Julie Walters on 02476 740907 or email recruitment@oakwoodschools.co.uk
Please note that the school reserves the right to close the application process early if we identify suitable candidates. To avoid disappointment, please submit your application as soon as possible.
Central England Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced criminal record check (DBS) including a barred list check. Online checks will be undertaken as detailed in KCSIE.
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