At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and motivate children during lunch, ensuring a positive environment.
- Company: Springwell School, a special school dedicated to children with complex learning difficulties.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, training opportunities, and mental health support.
- Other info: Term-time role with excellent growth opportunities in a supportive team.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with children, strong communication, and teamwork skills.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 43607 £ per year.
Working with young people can be one of the most rewarding and satisfying jobs. It can sometimes be challenging, and resilience must be high, but building these relationships with young people, being their constant and believing in their value can significantly change their future — the rewards will certainly outweigh the challenges!
Springwell School is located on the edge of the city of Southampton and is a designated day special school for children aged from 4 to 11 years with complex learning difficulties including speech and language disorders, autism, and challenging behaviours. We are looking to recruit a number of permanent Midday Assistant roles to work across Springwell.
What can we offer you?
- Competitive salary with regular salary progression
- Opportunities for CPD
- Free on‑site parking on main site
- Pension Scheme
- Support and training
- Monday – Friday working pattern
- Excellent development opportunities to grow within a positive and supportive team
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health and Wellbeing Support
Your contribution
- Support and motivate the children and encourage independence during the lunch period
- Assist with ancillary duties; ensuring tables are clean and clear, cleaning up spillages
- Encourage and support good behaviour by acting as a positive role model
- Can deal with challenging behaviour, reporting serious issues to senior staff
What will you need?
- Previous experience of working with children within a school setting is desirable
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to liaise with staff at all levels
- Have enthusiasm, reliability, and resilience
- Strong sense of teamwork
- Understand the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding
Working pattern – 7.5 hours per week, Term time only. Monday – Friday: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Safeguarding
Springwell School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check and a full online check of social media platforms as per the updated guidance in KCSIE 2022.
Midday Assistant in Southampton employer: Southampton City Council
Springwell School is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of young people with complex learning difficulties. With a supportive work culture, competitive salary, and excellent development opportunities, employees are encouraged to grow within a positive team environment. Located in Southampton, the school offers a rewarding experience where staff can truly make a difference while enjoying benefits such as free on-site parking and mental health support.
