Lunchtime Support Assistant for Autistic Pupil Care

Cookridge Primary School; Leeds; Vor Ort; GBP 12.000 - 15.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Cookridge Primary School is seeking a dedicated lunchtime supervisor to support pupils, including those with autism, during mealtimes and playtimes. You will use calm, clear communication and visual prompts to help children manage routines and social interactions.

We value empathy, patience and a respectful approach, with safeguarding as a priority. Experience in a school setting and strong teamwork with teachers and assistants is beneficial.

Qualifikationen

• Patience, calm and supportive demeanor when pupils are anxious or frustrated.
• Understanding of autism and varied communication styles.
• Clear communication using simple language and visual prompts.
• Positive behaviour support through praise, consistency and respectful approach.
• Safeguarding awareness and prompt reporting of concerns.
• Observation skills to recognise distress or changes in behaviour.
• Teamwork with teachers, assistants and lunchtime staff.
• Promoting independence during lunchtime routines at the pupil's own pace.
• Supporting social interaction and play.
• Flexibility to adapt support to individual needs.
• Empathy and respect for every child.
• Intimate care and willingness to assist with toileting and personal hygiene.

Kenntnisse

Patience and understanding

Understanding of autism

Communication skills

Positive behaviour support

Safeguarding awareness

Observation skills

Teamwork

Promoting independence

Supporting social interaction

Flexibility and adaptability

Empathy and respect

Intimate care

Jobbeschreibung

Cookridge Primary School is seeking a dedicated lunchtime supervisor to support pupils, including those with autism, during mealtimes and playtimes. You will use calm, clear communication and visual prompts to help children manage routines and social interactions.

We value empathy, patience and a respectful approach, with safeguarding as a priority. Experience in a school setting and strong teamwork with teachers and assistants is beneficial.