Midday Supervisor - Cressex

Chiltern Wood School; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

Chiltern Wood School is seeking a midday supervisor to support classes for 3 hours each day, including lunch supervision. Training will be provided, and previous experience in a learning-through-play environment would be beneficial.

We value safeguarding and the wellbeing of pupils and staff, with on-site therapists and a supportive team. Applications welcome from all suitable candidates.

Responsibilities

• As midday supervisor you will be supporting the classes for 3 hours per day, to include supervision over the lunch period.

Job description

Our primary departments host children with severe and complex learning needs (including complex autism), who follow a “learning for living” curriculum to ensure they leave our school with the skills to communicate their wants and needs and effectively regulate their sensory needs. Chiltern Wood follows a therapeutic approach and is well-supported by occupational and speech and language therapists who work on-site.

You will be well supported by experienced and welcoming staff within a well-run, hard-working school who put the wellbeing of pupils and staff at the forefront. We pride ourselves on building positive relationships with our pupils, their families and supporting professionals to enable communication, physical, social and emotional development for each individual.

As midday supervisor you will be supporting the classes for 3 hours per day, to include supervision over the lunch period.

Previous experience is not essential as full training will be provided, however experience of a learning through play environment would be beneficial. Training opportunities may include:

• Using a communication book / device
• Low arousal approach
• Behaviour and de-escalation
• Occupational therapy basics including sensory regulation
• Child protection
• Online safety and GDPR
• Administering medication
• Introduction to dysphagia

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications

Chiltern Wood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full vetting checks, including a disclosure of criminal records at an enhanced level, online searches and satisfactory references

Please note we do not accept applications and supporting statements that have used AI.