Activity Support Assistant (Lunchtime Supervisor)

Ravenshall School, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9EE

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  27 January 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £6,023.00 Annually (Actual)

Activity Support Assistant (Lunchtime Supervisor) job summary

Ravenshall School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed lead for inclusion to work in our “Exceptional School” (Ofsted, 2024)

This Outstanding special school caters for pupils aged 4 - 19 who have learning difficulties and a wide range of medical and complex needs.

We currently have a vacany for an Activity Support Worker. You would be working with pupils during our lunchtime period. The work will involve organising and supervising care and play based activities for our pupils. Skills in behaviour and communication strategies would be an advantage as most of our pupils have additional speech, language and communication difficulties.

The hours will be 10 hours per week, working 11:30 am - 1:30pm. You will be paid Term Time plus 3 additional days for training.

Your duties will include providing all aspects of personal care to our students as well as supervising and monitoring play areas during break time and in lessons. It is therefore essential that you have experience of dealing with children and young people.

Applications are invited from individuals who are able to work as part of a team to support the learning, behaviour and welfare of pupils in school as we take this “Exceptional Special School” into its next phase of excellence.

We can offer you:

v A range of bespoke CPD opportunities to enable you to meet all our pupil needs

v A well-resourced and enjoyable working environment which cares for and values every staff member

v A supportive and collaborative leadership team who welcome new ideas and innovation

v A school committed to raising standards which has children and young people at the heart of our maxim “All Different, All Equal, All Important”

The successful candidate will enjoy being part of a professional and energetic team, be keen to provide varied social experiences, forming strong relationships with children and young people.

Ravenshall invests in staff by providing a range of quality CPD opportunities and promoting career progression and development.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Ravenshall School

• School type: Special school, ages 5 to 19
• School size: 200 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ravenshall School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ravenshall-school

Pupils have complex learning difficulties combined with other special educational needs such as behavioural difficulties or autistic spectrum disorders. A number of students have more complex learning needs including sensory and physical impairments and specific learning difficulties. We have a modern school building which boasts up-to-date facilities and technology. All pupils have a Statement of Special Educational Needs or an Education, Health and Care Plan.

The school is committed to providing a relevant education for its pupils and preparing them for a world of independence as good citizens. It values the role of the arts, in particular in encouraging motivation and personal development across the curriculum and all areas of learning. The school encourages and is committed to working alongside the community and partner schools and agencies in providing quality experiences and opportunities for all its pupils to support achievement.

Ravenshall prides itself in being an inclusive school which ensures that all of its pupils receive an equal opportunity to achieve their very best. The school respects differences and celebrates diversity in all its forms. It gives children and young people a voice and encourages the active participation in the education process. It values the staff who work here and recognises the important role that parents/carers, governors and the wider community have to play in supporting the pupils and the school itself.

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