You will play a vital role in keeping pupils safe during mealtimes, supporting them to improve their eating and drinking skills and providing fun play and interaction opportunities.  This is a truly a life enhancing role and one where no two days are the same.

We are a special school for pupils aged 2 to 19 years with a range of Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), including Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). Jack Tizard is a happy, friendly school where pupils are encouraged and supported to learn and achieve. Each child and young person within our school is treated as a unique individual and, our multi-disciplinary approach to learning, provides the opportunities for them to reach their full potential.

The successful candidate will:

• ·         Have a positive and enthusiastic approach with a passion for supporting learners with SEND
• ·         Be an excellent communicator, both written and verbal
• ·         Develop and maintain positive relationships across the school community
• ·         Be able to multi-task
• ·         Have excellent IT skills
• ·         Be flexible and solution focussed
• ·         Be calm and patient
• ·         Embrace working in a varied and sometimes unpredictable environment  

•    We can offer you:

• ·         The chance to work as part of a supportive and dedicated staff team, where all individuals are valued

•           Annual wellbeing day
• ·         Staff discount at Westfield London
• ·         Inclusive and supportive community
• ·         A chance to work in a diverse, inclusive and vibrant community with excellent transport links
• ·         Access to the Local Government Pensions Scheme
• ·         Employee Assistance Programme
• ·         Performance Management and career progression support

 We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; staff share this commitment.  An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for successful appointees in accordance with current legislation. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available on our website https://www.jacktizard.lbhf.sch.uk/about-us/school-documents

 We welcome a school visit as part of the application process and this can be arranged by contacting us on 0208 735 3590 or email Jo Grenfell, School Business Manager sbm@jacktizard.lbhf.sch.uk to arrange an informal telephone conversation prior to submitting an application.