Lunchtime Education Assistant

Chailey Heritage Foundation; Lewes; On-site; GBP 8,400 - 10,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Onsite café

Tea/coffee facilities

Enhanced pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Job summary

Chailey Heritage Foundation is seeking a Lunchtime Education Assistant to support children and young people with complex physical disabilities during lunchtime. The role is onsite at North Chailey (BN8 4EF), 15 hours per week, term time only, with salary of £13.90 per hour (£9,381 pro rata).

You will assist with personal care, promote independence, and help children participate in activities, while adhering to safeguarding and induction training requirements.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and proactive approach to supporting children with complex needs.
• Team player with good relationships and communication.
• Comfortable with hands-on personal care and basic tech use.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care, hygiene and mealtime routines.
• Engage pupils in social play and activities to promote interaction.
• Prepare and tidy lunch areas and support dietary/sensory needs.
• Support mobility and learning activities during lunchtime.
• Advocate for children, respecting individuality and confidence.

Skills

Compassionate

Team player

Tech basics

Personal care

Willing to learn

Tools

Technology basics

Job description

Help Shape Bright Futures as a Lunchtime Education Assistant

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.

You'll be part of the wider Education team, encouraging participation and independence and helping to make the middle of each pupil's school day as positive and enriching as possible.

LOCATION: Onsite, North Chailey (BN8 4EF)

SALARY: £13.90 per hour / £9,381 pro rata

HOURS: 15 hours per week (11:30am - 2:30pm), Monday to Friday, term time only.

What You'll Be Doing

• 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.

Who We're Looking For

We need someone who is:

• 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.

Our Induction Programme

We want you to feel confident and fully equipped to succeed in this role. All successful candidates complete our initial 5-day induction programme, followed by additional role-specific induction, hands-on training and other specialist training relevant to the pupils you'll be supporting.

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!

More information?

For full details of the role, you can view the Education Assistant Job Description here: Education Assistant

Discover more about our organisation, purpose and values on the Chailey Heritage Foundation Website

Important notice

Chailey Heritage Foundation is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children and young adults. Employment will be subject to the receipt of two satisfactory professional references, an enhanced DBS certificate and occupational health clearance. It is an offence to apply for any job in regulated activity with children and vulnerable adults if you are barred from doing so.

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