Overview
What skills and experience we're looking for
A midday Lunchtime Assistant is required at this all-age Special School for children who have CLDD (Complex Learning Difficulties and Disabilities). You will be working as part of a team in ensuring pupils' well-being throughout the lunchtime period (lunch and play) providing daily care, support and a safe environment for pupils in accordance with school policies and procedures.
We are looking for a conscientious, self-motivated, flexible, team worker with a genuine interest in working with children.
Responsibilities
As a Lunchtime Assistant you will help ensure the safety and well-being of pupils during lunchtime periods, including supervising activities, supporting positive behaviour, and following school policies during lunch and play times.
What the school offers its staff
* A welcoming and supportive atmosphere
* Skilled and dedicated team of hardworking staff, committed to excellence
* Excellent CPD opportunities
* Induction programme supported by a Mentor
* Eligibility to join Local Government Pension Scheme
* Holiday entitlement which increases with length of service
* Access to staff counselling service
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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