Lunchtime Support & Wellbeing Assistant

Oak Grove College; Worthing; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Grove College in Worthing is seeking Breaktimes Support Assistants to help supervise break and lunchtime for students, promoting social development and a positive healthy lifestyle.

You will work indoors and outdoors, support safety and well-being, and collaborate with staff to release others for breaks. Training will be provided; prior experience with students with complex learning needs is preferred but not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting students with safety and well-being and actively encouraging play.
• Ability to supervise playtime indoors and outdoors and engage with students.
• Ability to release staff for breaks and work with colleagues across settings.
• Fluency in English and good communication with pupils and staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during breaktime and lunchtime, indoors and outdoors.
• Engage with students to promote social development and self-esteem.
• Support staff by releasing them for breaks and assisting in classrooms.
• Support students with attention to safety and well-being, encouraging play.

Skills

Student supervision

Student engagement

1:1 support

Classroom support

Safety awareness

Behaviour management

Flexible working

Teamwork

Fluent English

Manual handling

Job description

Oak Grove College in Worthing is seeking Breaktimes Support Assistants to help supervise break and lunchtime for students, promoting social development and a positive healthy lifestyle.

You will work indoors and outdoors, support safety and well-being, and collaborate with staff to release others for breaks. Training will be provided; prior experience with students with complex learning needs is preferred but not essential.