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 pupils 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 TA’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.