Lunchtime) Education Assistant

Chailey Heritage Foundation; Lewes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Enhanced pension scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Death in Service cover

Free parking

onsite café

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Chailey Heritage Foundation in Lewes is seeking a Lunchtime Education Assistant to support pupils with complex physical disabilities and health needs during lunch periods, including mealtimes, personal care and social activities.

The role requires compassion, reliability and teamwork. Prior SEN experience helps, but a willingness to learn and grow within our Education team is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience with children and young people in SEN settings is an advantage but not essential.
• Comfortable with personal care and sensitive support.
• Willing to learn and develop within the Education team.
• Able to work cooperatively and build positive relationships with pupils.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care, hygiene and mealtime routines.
• Engage pupils in social play and activities to promote interaction and independence.
• Prepare and tidy lunch areas, and support pupils' dietary and sensory needs.
• Support mobility needs using appropriate handling techniques.
• Support pupils with activities and learning during working hours.
• Advocate for children and young people, respecting their individuality and promoting confidence.

Skills

Compassionate

Proactive

Team player

Relationship building

Job description

• Assisting with personal care, hygiene and mealtime routines.


• Engaging pupils in social play and activities to promote interaction and independence.


• Preparing and tidying lunch areas, and supporting pupils' dietary and sensory needs.


• Supporting mobility needs using appropriate handling techniques.


• Supporting pupils with activities and learning taking place during your working hours.


• Being an advocate for the children and young people, respecting their individuality and promoting their confidence.

With your help, pupils will feel safe, valued and supported throughout this important part of their school day.

• Compassionate, proactive and great at building relationships.


• A team player with a basic understanding of technology.


• Comfortable with the hands-on nature of the role, including personal care.


• Willing to learn and grow, with a genuine interest in supporting children and young people.

Previous experience in an SEN setting or working with children and young people is an advantage, but not essential.

Join our Education team at Chailey Heritage Foundation as a (Lunchtime) Education Assistant, where every day brings an opportunity to make a difference. Your role will have a particular focus on supporting children and young people with complex physical disabilities and health needs over the lunchtime period - including mealtimes, personal care, social activities and supporting pupils to take part in whatever is happening during your working hours.

Some of this training may extend beyond your contracted hours - particularly when you first join us - but you'll be paid for every required training hour you attend.

Why Join Us?

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Competitive pay.


• Enhanced pension scheme.


• Discount facilities and healthcare cash plan.


• Death in Service cover.


• Free parking, tea/coffee facilities and an onsite café.


• Cycle-to-work scheme, employee assistance programme and more!