At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise and support students during lunchtime, ensuring a safe and engaging environment.
- Company: St Elizabeth’s, a leading charity supporting individuals with complex needs.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, free parking, wellbeing support, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Join a passionate team in a beautiful countryside setting with great career development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while enjoying a vibrant team atmosphere.
- Qualifications: Caring attitude; experience in schools or care settings is a plus but not essential.
The predicted salary is between 12.71 - 12.71 £ per hour.
Location: Much Hadham, Hertfordshire
Hours: School: 11:00am – 2:00pm, Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
Salary: £8,512 annually (£12.71 per hour)
Make lunchtimes brighter. Support students to thrive.
As St Elizabeth’s continues to grow and develop, we are investing in our teams to ensure we provide the highest quality care and support. We’re looking for a kind, reliable and enthusiastic Midday Assistant to join our vibrant education team and help create a calm, safe, and engaging lunchtime experience for our learners. You’ll supervise and support students ages 5 - 16 with complex needs and learning disabilities, ensuring their welfare and wellbeing during both dining and play.
What you’ll do:
- Supervise students during lunchtime in the dining hall, classrooms, and outdoor areas.
- Support with mealtime routines, including assisting students with eating where required.
- Promote good table manners, safe play, and respectful interactions.
- Encourage engagement in inclusive, age-appropriate play and leisure activities.
- Help manage behaviours calmly and appropriately, following student care plans.
- Assist with setting up and tidying dining areas before and after service.
- Ensure a safe, clean, and nurturing environment for all pupils during break times.
About you:
You’re a team player with a caring, proactive attitude. You enjoy working with children and young people and are calm, patient, and positive in your approach. While experience in a school or care setting is helpful, it’s not essential — full training and support will be provided.
Why join St Elizabeth’s?
Nestled in 60 acres of beautiful countryside, St Elizabeth’s is a leading charity supporting children, young people, and adults with complex medical and learning needs. Our on-site School, College, and residential care settings work together to help individuals live life to the full.
Our team members are passionate, committed, and proud to be part of something truly meaningful. We also offer:
- Fully funded enhanced DBS check
- Free on-site parking
- Recommend-a-friend scheme (up to £500*)
- Blue Light Card eligibility for retail and leisure discounts
- Discounted gym membership
- Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support
- Life assurance cover
- Ongoing training and development
- Contributory pension scheme (auto-enrolment after 3 months)
How to apply:
Apply via our website by submitting your application form and CV. We review applications on a rolling basis and may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of interest, so early applications are encouraged.
Please note: St Elizabeth’s is not on a public transport route, so access to your own transport or alternative arrangements is essential.
Inclusion & Safeguarding:
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and a Disability Confident organisation. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and actively encourage a diverse workforce. Safeguarding is central to everything we do at St Elizabeth’s. This role is subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references. Roles involving regulated activity may not be applied for by individuals barred from working with vulnerable children or adults.
Live life to the full. Help others do the same. Join St Elizabeth’s and support our students in every moment that matters.
Midday Assistant in Much Hadham employer: St Elizabeth's
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