Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD Courses

In-house Training

Job summary

Prospero Teaching are seeking a Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant in the Portsmouth area to support children with a range of special educational needs during lunchtime activities. The role focuses on promoting social interaction, independence, wellbeing, and a safe, engaging lunchtime experience for pupils aged 2-19 with diverse needs.

The role runs Monday to Friday, 11.00am to 2.00pm, with safeguarding training available and potential for ongoing professional development through Prospero

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with additional needs is advantageous.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Previous experience working in a UK School.
• Experience working with children in education or in a similar setting.
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training issued in the last year (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with a range of special educational needs during lunchtime activities and routines.
• Promote positive social interaction, independence, wellbeing, and a safe, engaging lunchtime experience.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Job description

Lunchtime Supervisary Assistant - Portsmouth area

We are seeking caring, dedicated, and enthusiastic Lunchtime Supervisory Assistants to join a supportive specialist education setting in the Portsmouth area. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils aged 2-19 with a range of learning, communication, and complex health needs during lunchtime, helping to ensure their safety, wellbeing, and enjoyment throughout the school day.

The Role

As a Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant, you will support children and young people with a range of special educational needs during lunchtime activities and routines. You will play an important role in promoting positive social interaction, independence, wellbeing, and a safe, engaging lunchtime experience.

Further Details

Location: Portsmouth Area

Position: Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant

Start Date: ASAP

Duration / Likely Duration: Ongoing

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, between 11.00am - 2.00pm

Experience and Training

• Experience supporting individuals with additional needs is advantageous
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Previous experience working in a UK School
• Experience working with children in education or in a similar setting
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training issued in the last year (desirable however not essential as training can be provided)

To Be Eligible, You Must

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional, child-related references

Prospero Teaching Offers

• Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.