Lunch Support Worker - Children

Young Epilepsy; Lingfield; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

St Piers, part of Young Epilepsy, is seeking a Lunchtime Support Worker to help supervise SEN students during lunch in our school setting. The role focuses on creating a safe, inclusive lunchtime environment and supporting students with eating, social interaction and routines.

The position is 15 hours per week, term-time only (39 weeks), 10:30am–1:30pm, Monday to Friday. Pay ranges from £13.09 to £13.66 per hour (DOE); DBS and safety checks are required for successful applicants.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEN preferred; training provided.
• Patience and reliability in working with young people.
• Ability to communicate with students and staff.

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.

Skills

SEN experience

Patience

Communication skills

Reliability & punctuality

Flexibility

Job description

Lunchtime Support Worker - School

15 hours per week - 10:30am- 1:30pm Monday to Friday

Term-time only (39 weeks)

£13.09to £13.66 per hour (DOE)

St. Piers is committed to safeguarding and protecting our students and promotes the welfare of all learners. All recruitment activities follow theguidance outlined inKeeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), and Safer Recruitment (NSPCC). All successful applicants aresubject to completion of our pre-employment screening and vetting process, in full. This includes a relevantDisclosure Certificate (DBS) with relevantBarring Service checks, and referencingbeforeemployment can commence.

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 enthusiasticLunchtime Support Workerto 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 Pierssits 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 studentswith 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,thatsupport the pursuit of ambitions and aspirations through arange of exciting and creative spaces. Ourstudents are at the heart of the learning experienceby providing an environment where everyone canprogress and gain new skills.

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