About the role
We are seeking to employ Mid-day Supervisory Assistants to start as soon as possible to work Monday - Friday 7.5 hours per week.
The post will involve working as part of an established skilled team to support pupils with complex learning difficulties. It will involve supervising children in their outside play and in the dining room, promoting social and self-help skills. Some pupils will also require support with their personal care. We are interested in candidates with an enthusiasm for play who are willing to use their initiative to make the lunch break fun, enjoyable and safe for children.
Experience of working with children with SEN would be an advantage as would a first aid qualification, but is not essential as we will offer training.
The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All posts are subject to satisfactory references and a Disclosing and Barring check.
Purpose of the Role
To support children with SEN in the following areas:
Lunchtime
- Support for developing eating skills
- Support for developing table manners
- Support for developing social skills and communication
- Support for developing independence skills
Playtime
- Support for developing play skills
- Support for developing social skills
- Support for developing independence skills
Personal Care
Support purpils in all aspects of both independent personal care and support personal care to ensure the dignity and self-esteem of pupils is respected at all times.
Dining Room
To assist where necessary with all aspects of ‘setting up’ the dining area
To ensure the dining room is left clean and tidy at the end of lunchtime
Training
To attend training sessions / days when necessary to ensure pupils receive the highest quality care and support.
Supervision
Supervised on a daily basis by Senior Staff / Teaching Staff and HLTA’s.
Job Context
Working with teaching and catering staff to ensure that pupils enjoy a safe, happy and comfortable lunch and playtime.
Contacts
Midday Supervisory Assistants and other teaching and support staff
Pupils
Catering Staff
Caretaking Staff
Knowledge, experience and training
Experience of working in an environment where there are children and young people would be desirable, but not essential
Experience of working with pupils with SEND would be an advantage.
Knowledge of basic hygiene procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively with children and adults
Ability to use initiative
A good sense of humour
Excellent team working skills
A belief that all our pupils deserve the highest quality care and support.
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