Midday Welfare Assistant

Polden Bower School; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 8,800 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

Polden Bower School in Bridgwater is seeking Midday Welfare Assistants for the two main sites at Bower Lane and Albert Street, plus a satellite provision at Somerset Bridge Primary School. This term-time role runs 11:00–2:00, 15 hours per week, with a focus on lunchtime support and safeguarding.

Applicants should be reliable, well organized, and enjoy working with children. Salary is entry-level, with an annual gross around £9,768, paid monthly; full induction and ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children during lunchtime is desirable.
• Ability to assist with personal care and promote safety.
• Willingness to undertake safeguarding training and attend sessions.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and assist students with their midday meal.
• Attending to pupils’ personal care needs.
• Supporting children’s play during lunchtime, encouraging constructive and imaginative play.
• Helping to clear the hall and classroom, keeping them clean and tidy.
• Support in the classroom where needed around the lunchtime period.
• Willingness to undertake training to support their role and to attend safeguarding sessions.

Skills

Lunchtime supervision

Personal care assistance

Child engagement

Classroom support

Safeguarding training willingness

Job description

We are looking for Midday Welfare Assistants to join our friendly team’s at Polden Bower School based in Bower Lane, Albert Street and within our Satellite provision at Somerset Bridge Primary School. Working term time only Monday to Friday 11.00 am - 2.00 pm each day - 15 hours per week plus Inset days.

Polden Bower School is part of the Bower Learning Partnership and has two main sites located in Bridgwater, Bower Lane and Albert Street. We also have a satellite provision within Somerset Bridge Primary School. It’s a fantastic place to work with state-of-the-art facilities for all the children and young people, this includes a warm water pool for physiotherapy; a sports hall; a sensory room; and fully accessible classrooms with the latest teaching technology.

The Bower Learning Partnership is a Federation of 2 special schools; Polden Bower School in Bridgwater, Avalon School in Street. The partnership works closely with the Pupil Referral Units in Somerset as part of its leadership work. Being part of a partnership, provides opportunities for staff to gain wider professional learning opportunities.

This is a Grade 16 post. Approximate annual gross salary £9,9768, monthly £814.

Our students have a wide range of learning needs. We offer a personalised curriculum alongside a wide range of enrichment opportunities and interventions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising and assist students with their midday meal
• Attending to pupils’ personal care needs
• Supporting children’s play during lunchtime encouraging constructive and imaginative play.
• Helping to clear the hall and classroom keeping them clean and tidy
• Support in the classroom where needed around the lunchtime period
• Willingness to undertake training to support their role and an understanding of the requirements to attend safeguarding sessions

Applicants should be:

• Able to work alongside others to ensure independent life skills are practiced and developed throughout the day
• Able to demonstrate a positive and enthusiastic approach
• Enjoy working with children and young people
• Some personal care will be involved
• Well organised and very reliable

In return, the school will offer full induction, ongoing professional development and a supportive staff team.

For more information please email [e-mail] or call 01278 496386 and ask to speak to Jo Stamford, Assistant HR Manager.

Polden Bower School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This appointment will be subject to enhanced DBS disclosure, medical clearance proof of the right to work in the UK and satisfactory references.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for the role

Following the acceptance of you interview an online check will be carried out as detailed in the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education.