Lunchtime Support Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (Vita)

Benenden Health cash plan

Training and development opportunities

Career progression across three campus

Flexible working policies

On-site parking

Staff swimming sessions

School dinners access

Job summary

Sherwood Foundation School is seeking a permanent lunchtime post for 38 weeks a year to supervise learners in the dining room, classroom and playground, and to support pupils with personal care, mobility and communication needs. The role involves 7.5 hours per week across Monday to Friday, with visa sponsorship not available and an enhanced DBS check required.

The role includes opportunities for training, development, and progression, with on-site parking and access to school meals as part of

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Supervise learners in the dining room, classroom and playground at lunchtime and provide general supervision throughout the school
• Supervise groups and individual pupils on feeding programmes and learning objectives from Foundation Stage to Further Education
• Support pupils' independence and self-care including hand and face washing, changing pads or nappies, and toileting supervision
• Physically support pupils, push those in wheelchairs and special seating, and move and position some pupils following guidance
• Follow the Wellbeing (Behaviour) Policy, individual regulation profiles and Positive Behaviour Support plans
• Support pupils in using their individual communication systems and visuals at all times
• Provide a language-rich environment that encourages pupils to talk to each other and to adults
• Record information and pass it on to the relevant person such as Senior Lunchtime Supervisor or class staff
• Tidy and clean each area worked in to a satisfactory standard, maintaining a high standard of hygiene
• Act as a good role model for social skills, independence, and play and leisure
• Work cooperatively and effectively under supervision as part of the school team
• Adhere to manual handling advice, health and safety regulations, and school and Borough policies

Job description

A permanent, term-time lunchtime post at Sherwood Foundation School, covering 38 weeks a year. The work centres on supervising learners in the dining room, classroom and playground, and supporting pupils with personal care, mobility and communication. Hours are 7.5 a week across Monday to Friday, and the age range runs from Foundation Stage through to Further Education. Visa sponsorship is not available, and an enhanced DBS check is required.

What the job involves

• Supervise learners in the dining room, classroom and playground at lunchtime, and provide general supervision throughout the school
• Supervise groups and individual pupils on feeding programmes and learning objectives, from Foundation Stage to Further Education
• Support pupils' independence and self-care, including hand and face washing, changing pads or nappies, and toileting supervision
• Physically support pupils, push those in wheelchairs and special seating, and move and position some pupils, following guidance
• Follow the Wellbeing (Behaviour) Policy, individual regulation profiles and Positive Behaviour Support plans
• Support pupils in using their individual communication systems and visuals at all times
• Provide a language-rich environment that encourages pupils to talk to each other and to adults
• Record information and pass it on to the relevant person, such as the Senior Lunchtime Supervisor or class staff
• Tidy and clean each area worked in to a satisfactory standard, maintaining a very high standard of hygiene
• Act as a good role model for social skills, independence, and play and leisure
• Work co-operatively and effectively under supervision as part of the school team
• Adhere to manual handling advice, health and safety regulations, and school and Borough policies

What’s required

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Eligibility to work in the UK

What’s offered

• Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Competitive salary
• Employee Assistance Programme via Vita Health Care Group, with a commitment to staff health and wellbeing
• Benenden Health cash plan
• Training and development opportunities
• Career progression across three campuses
• Flexible working policies
• On-site parking at two campuses, staff swimming sessions and access to school dinners