Rosewood Free School is a specialist school catering for children with severe or profound learning and physical disabilities aged 2-19+.
The Support Assistant Lunchtime will work under the direction of the class teacher or other designated member of staff. The Assistant will work with a group of profoundly or severely disabled children and they will be required to work with any child in the school. This post entails strenuous activity and all applicants must be able to help with the moving and handling of these pupils for which training will be given.
MAIN TASKS
1. To take part in personal and intimate care routines including feeding and toileting.
2. To regularly wipe down and clean equipment used in the changing areas.
3. To supervise children, under the direction and guidance of a teacher/classroom assistant to ensure standards are maintained.
4. To safeguard and promote welfare of children and ensure all actions are in the best interest of the child.
5. To ensure the welfare and safety of the children.
6. To undertake, on a voluntary basis and following appropriate training, delegated health care tasks.
7. To ensure effective use of all equipment provided and to report any concerns to line manager.
8. To supervise and take part in leisure activities as directed by the Teacher or the Learning Assistants.
Lunchtime Support Assistants:
Hours of work are 16 hours per week. 11:10am – 2:20pm Monday - Thursday and 11:10am – 2:30pm on Friday, term time only. Hourly rate £13.26 per hour.
Closing Date: 25th September 2025
Interview Date: Week Commencing 6th October 2025
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks including a health check questionnaire, an enhanced DBS check, a Staff Suitability Disclosure and satisfactory references.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: £13.26 per hour
Work Location: In person