At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils during mealtimes and enhance their eating skills while providing fun interactions.
- Company: Jack Tizard School, a friendly and inclusive environment for learners with special educational needs.
- Benefits: Annual wellbeing day, staff discounts, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Other info: Join a dedicated team in a vibrant community with great transport links.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people with unique learning needs every day.
- Qualifications: Positive attitude, excellent communication skills, and a passion for supporting learners with SEND.
The predicted salary is between 18900 - 23100 £ per year.
You will play a vital role in keeping pupils safe during mealtimes, supporting them to improve their eating and drinking skills and providing fun play and interaction opportunities. This is truly a life enhancing role and one where no two days are the same. We are a special school for pupils aged 2 to 19 years with a range of Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), including Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). Jack Tizard is a happy, friendly school where pupils are encouraged and supported to learn and achieve. Each child and young person within our school is treated as a unique individual and our multi-disciplinary approach to learning provides the opportunities for them to reach their full potential.
The successful candidate will:
- Have a positive and enthusiastic approach with a passion for supporting learners with SEND
- Be an excellent communicator, both written and verbal
- Develop and maintain positive relationships across the school community
- Be able to multi-task
- Have excellent IT skills
- Be flexible and solution focussed
- Be calm and patient
- Embrace working in a varied and sometimes unpredictable environment
We can offer you:
- The chance to work as part of a supportive and dedicated staff team, where all individuals are valued
- Annual wellbeing day
- Staff discount at Westfield London
- Inclusive and supportive community
- A chance to work in a diverse, inclusive and vibrant community with excellent transport links
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Performance Management and career progression support
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; staff share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for successful appointees in accordance with current legislation. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available on our website.
Midday Meals Assistant employer: Jack Tizard School
At Jack Tizard School, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for both staff and pupils. Our commitment to employee wellbeing is reflected in our annual wellbeing day, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, and opportunities for career progression within a vibrant community. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of children with Severe Learning Difficulties, where every day brings new challenges and rewards.
