This midday meals assistant post sits at Jack Tizard School, a special school for pupils aged 2 to 19 with severe learning difficulties, including profound and multiple learning difficulties. The work centres on keeping pupils safe at lunchtime, helping them with eating and drinking, and running play and interaction. It runs term time only, 39 weeks a year, on weekday lunchtimes from 12:00 to 13:15. Visa sponsorship is not available, and an enhanced DBS check is needed before appointment.
What the job involves
- Keep pupils safe during mealtimes
- Support pupils to improve their eating and drinking skills
- Provide fun play and interaction opportunities for pupils
What’s required
Skills & knowledge
- Positive, enthusiastic approach with a passion for supporting learners with SEND
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Developing and maintaining positive relationships across the school community
- Ability to multi-task
- Excellent IT skills
- Flexible and solution-focused
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Other
- Calm and patient
- Comfortable working in a varied and sometimes unpredictable environment
What’s offered
- Annual wellbeing day
- Staff discount at Westfield London
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Performance management and career progression support
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
