Teaching assistant and midday meals supervisor post at Boxgrove Primary School, a permanent role split between classroom support and lunchtime duties. The work involves supporting pupils in whole-class and one-to-one settings, including children with additional needs, and helping with behaviour, care and individual education plans under the class teacher. The role combines 22.5 hours of teaching assistant work with 5 hours supervising lunch and playtimes, across 39 term-time weeks, and sits within Compass Eko Trust. An enhanced DBS check is required and visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Support pupils with additional needs in whole-class and one-to-one settings
- Support individual education plans and class work under the class teacher's guidance
- Contribute to managing children's behaviour, health and well-being
- Supervise children during playtimes and lunch breaks
- Provide care and assistance, including hygiene, feeding and support at break and lunch
- Motivate and help children to stay on task and complete work
- Prepare classroom resources and equipment for lessons
- Accompany classes on school outings and support activities such as PE and drama
- Assist with minor accidents and supervise unwell children as directed
- Attend training sessions and INSET days
Qualifications
- Level 2 qualifications in English and maths
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Satisfactory health check and references before appointment
Other
- Commitment to equal opportunities and safeguarding policies
- Flexibility to meet the needs of children and the school
Nice to have
- Training in communication techniques, creative play and physical care
- Experience supporting pupils with communication, interaction, sensory or physical impairments
What’s offered
- Competitive pay and conditions aligned to national frameworks
- Local Government Pension Scheme or Teachers' Pension Scheme
- Structured programme of professional development
- Opportunities to work across Trust schools and develop your career
- Coaching and leadership pathways
- 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme
- Staff benefits and discount scheme
- Family-friendly policies and flexible working where possible
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
