Responsibilities
* Working alongside schoolcolleagues to supervise students over the break and lunchtime period ensuring them are treated with dignity, empathy and respect at all times.
* Assist students with feeding, drinking. Specialist training will be provided as necessary.
* Assess the needs of young people and use detailed knowledge of personal care needs to support them (with appropriate training).
* Ensure students observe basic hygiene, i.e. hand‑washing after toileting and before eating; promoting safety, welfare and personal hygiene at all times.
* Promote self‑esteem and independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self‑reliance.
* Administer basic first aid and deal with sickness, in accordance with training provided.
* Report and record accidents as required through the associated health & safety procedures.
* Support other colleagues to manage student’s behaviour, following organisational guidance and reporting difficulties as appropriate.
* Clean all spillages, (which could include bodily fluids) and ensure that the dining area is clean at the end of the lunchtime period.
* Promote inclusion and acceptance of all.
* Establish rapport and respectful, trusting relationships with the students, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.
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