At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students during lunchtime, promoting safety and positive interactions.
- Company: Join St Piers, a leading charity for children with special educational needs.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, and training provided.
- Other info: Work in a creative environment with opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people with special needs.
- Qualifications: Patience, kindness, and effective communication skills are essential.
15 hours per week - 10:30am-1:30pm Monday to Friday
Term-time only (39 weeks)
£12.71 to £13.09 per hour (DOE)
Would you like to represent St Piers, an incredible place for children and young adults with special educational needs and disabilities to thrive?
About the Role
We are seeking a caring, reliable and enthusiastic Lunchtime Support Worker to join our team within our college setting. This role is vital in supporting our students during the lunchtime period, helping to create a safe, positive and inclusive environment.
You will work with young people with a range of special educational needs, including learning disabilities, autism and associated needs, supporting them with eating, social interaction and lunchtime routines.
Key Responsibilities
- Support students during lunch, including encouragement with eating and drinking
- Assist students with moving safely between areas
- Promote positive behaviour and social interaction
- Support individual needs in line with care and support plans
- Ensure students' safety and wellbeing at all times
- Work collaboratively with teaching and support staff
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Is patient, kind and confident working with young people with SEN
- Has a positive and flexible approach
- Can communicate effectively with students and staff
- Is reliable and punctual
- Has experience working with SEN (desirable but not essential - training provided)
More about St Piers
St Piers sits in the Education Directorate of Young Epilepsy, the leading national charity working exclusively to improve the lives of children and young people with epilepsy or associated conditions. We are a non-maintained residential special school for 4-25-year-olds, and we are an innovative and creative School and College for students with SEND, and a large percentage of our cohort have Epilepsy, autism, and severe learning difficulties, along with communication difficulties.
St Piers provides a variety of interactive and inclusive environments, both indoors and outdoors, that support the pursuit of ambitions and aspirations through a range of exciting and creative spaces. Our students are at the heart of the learning experience by providing an environment where everyone can progress and gain new skills.
Lunchtime Support Worker in Lingfield employer: Young Epilepsy
At St Piers, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young adults with special educational needs and disabilities. Our supportive work culture fosters personal and professional growth, offering full training, career progression opportunities, and flexible working patterns that allow you to maintain a healthy work-life balance. With benefits like subsidised meals, free parking, and a friendly team environment, joining us means becoming part of a community that values compassion and dedication.
