Supporting children with complex physical needs to learn, grow and thrive.
Vranch House is a specialist school and charity dedicated to providing high-quality education, therapy and care for children with complex physical needs. We are looking for a compassionate, adaptable and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant/Kitchen Server to join our multidisciplinary team.
This dual-role position combines classroom support with lunchtime meal preparation and service, offering a varied and rewarding working day where you'll make a meaningful difference to pupils' wellbeing, independence and learning.
About the Role
You will:
- Support pupils to engage in daily routines, learning activities and therapy programmes
- Work closely with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists and advisory teachers
- Promote and safeguard the welfare of pupils at all times
- Provide intimate care, including personal hygiene and medication administration, while encouraging independence
- Supervise pupils during lunch breaks, including feeding and administering gastrostomy feeds where appropriate
- Follow statutory policies including Moving & Handling, Intimate Care, Communication and Safeguarding
- Set up, clean and tidy away classroom and play equipment
- Attend training, CPD sessions and staff meetings
- Share observations and feedback with colleagues to support coordinated care
You will:
- Safely prepare, portion and serve meals, including blended or modified diets
- Take cooked food from the oven and serve meals according to each child's individual needs
- Maintain excellent hygiene and food safety standards
- Clear and clean the kitchen after service, including using the dishwasher
- Monitor stock levels and maintain a tidy, organised working environment
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