SEN Midday Supervisory Assistant - The Orchard School
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The Orchard School (SIPS),
The Orchard School is a Maintained Special School for children with severe, profound, and complex learning difficulties and medical needs. There are currently 149 pupils on roll and our children range from 4 – 11 years.
We have a purpose-built premises with excellent facilities which include a music and drama studio, white and dark room studios, soft play room, sensory room, swimming and hydrotherapy pools and defined outdoor play areas for differing ages and abilities.
Along with teaching and classroom support staff, the school is supported by a multi-agency team of nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy colleagues, and a teacher of the visually impaired. These staff are based in the school part of the week and have dedicated on-site facilities. There are nursing staff on-site the majority of the week. Medical out-patient clinics run by consultant paediatricians take place regularly and there are also specialist ophthalmology and occupational therapy clinics in school. Multi-agency teamwork is an essential and highly valued aspect of the school.
We endeavour to provide the very best learning opportunities for all. Our bespoke curriculum is underpinned by the National Curriculum and every child has a personalised learning journey to enable them to achieve their best potential.
Additional information about the school is available on the school website: www.orchard.sandwell.sch.uk
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the Orchard School to appoint SEN Midday Supervisor Assistants. We are looking for exceptional candidates to join our team, who have a passion for supporting children with special educational needs.
As a SEN Midday Supervisor Assistant, you will be responsible for supervising the children during the lunch period at The Orchard School from Monday to Fridays. Your main duties will include assisting with the partaking of food, engaging and encouraging play activities, and assisting with the children's hygiene requirements, which may include toileting and laundry tasks.
To ensure the best fit for this role, shortlisted candidates will be required to attend the school for a short Pre-Assessment with the children at lunchtime. This will help us determine your suitability for the role and allow you to experience firsthand the environment in which you will be working.
* The Pre-Assessment will take place from 11.30am to 1.30pm on Monday 23rd June 2025
The applicant will need to possess:
* High standards of written and spoken English
* This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for the role.
At The Orchard School, we strive to create an inclusive and supportive environment for our students with special educational needs. We are seeking individuals who are dedicated, compassionate, and have a genuine interest in making a positive impact on the lives of these children.
If you are passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and believe you have the necessary skills and qualities to excel in this role, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application as soon as possible, as interviews will be held shortly after the Pre-Assessment.
Previous applicants need not apply.
If you have the experience and passion to join our team, application forms are available below from the school website www.orchard.sandwell.sch.uk, email deanna.jackson@orchard.sandwell.sch.uk or contact Deanna Jackson on 0121 569 7040
If you require more information about how to apply for the post, please call 0121 296 3000.
Completed application forms are to be returned to deanna.jackson@orchard.sandwell.sch.uk Please ensure application forms are signed if sending via email. If you provided an email address, correspondence will be sent via e-mail.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. Any offer of appointment will be subject to successful DBS clearance and 2 satisfactory references and a clear Disqualification by association return.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date.Please ensure you check your junk/spamboxes as well as your inbox in case any correspondence has been delivered there.
Please note only successful applicants will be notified.
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An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.
Hours:8.33 hrs per week - Term Time Only 11.40am - 1.20pm Monday-Friday
Salary:Grade C, SCP 5-8 (£24,790 - £25,992 p.a.) Actual Salary is £4,866 - £5,170 per annum
Location:The Orchard School, Causeway Green Road, Oldbury, West Midlands, B68 8LD
Closing date: 18th June 2025 @ 9am
Shortlisting: Wednesday 18th June 2025
Pre-Assessment Day: Monday 23rd June 2025
Interviews: Wednesday 25th June 2025
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