Midday Welfare Assistant

Avalon School; Street; Presencial; GBP 8800 - 11.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Induction

Ongoing professional development

Descripción de la vacante

Avalon School in Street (Somerset) invites applicants for a Midday Welfare Assistant role. Work is term-time, Monday to Friday, 11.00 am–2.00 pm, 15 hours weekly, plus 5 inset days. No prior experience required; dedication and a positive approach are valued.

The post is Grade 16 with an approximate annual gross salary of £9,768 (£814 monthly). The school emphasises safeguarding, full induction and ongoing staff development, with opportunities within the Bower Learning Partnership.

Formación

• Dedication, patience, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
• Willingness to undertake safeguarding sessions.
• Some personal care will be involved.

Responsabilidades

• 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

Conocimientos

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Child care

Reliability

Organised

Descripción del empleo

We are looking for Midday Welfare Assistants to join our friendly team at Avalon School.

Working term time only Monday to Friday 11.00 am - 2.00 pm each day - 15 hours per week, plus 5 inset days. Experience is not essential, but dedication, patience, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn is. We would love to hear from you, if you think you can fulfil this post.

This is a Grade 16 post. Approximate annual gross salary £9,768, monthly £814

Avalon School is a Specialist School for students aged 11-19 situated in the town of Street. Our school vision is ‘Learning for Life’ - together with our parents and the learners themselves - we aim to teach skills for the whole of life. Avalon School is part of the Bower Learning Partnership with Polden Bower School. 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.

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.

Avalon School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This appointment will be subject to enhanced DBS disclosure, an online check, 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

‘Learning for Life’