Meal Time Supervisor
Paddock School, London, SW15 5RTThis job expired on 15 November 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
15 November 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
1 November 2024
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time (Can be done as a job share): 11:30 - 14:00 Monday - Friday Term Time Only
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £8,404.00
Pay scale
- Scale 1C, Spinal Point 2
What skills and experience we're looking for
Successful candidates will be responsible, under the guidance of the Class Teacher or Head of School to work as part of a team to assist individual pupils or small groups of pupils with their learning who have moderate and/or severe learning difficulties and/or complex needs. To support pupils in suitable playground activities and supervise lunchtime.
The main responsibility is to oversee and actively engage pupils in suitable playground activities, provide support for personal care based on programs devised by teachers and therapists, encourage and supervise pupils in attending to their personal needs and appearance, and supervise lunchtime activities according to programs set by teachers and therapists.
Essential experience: Have experience with or demonstrate clearly a genuine interest in working with children who have a range of learning difficulties and complex needs, together with ASD
Desirable experience: Experience of working in a special educational needs school
Essential Knowledge and Skills
- Willingness to undertake further training where necessary, including meeting medical needs
- Have the ability to communicate well with both children and adults
- Be able to work in cooperation with others
- Be willing to accept direction and work as a member of team of staff
- Must display an interest in working with children in an urban multi-cultural environment and show awareness of the Authority’s equal opportunities policy
- Be enthusiastic, patient, flexible and calm with a cheerful disposition and positive attitude
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
- Highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
- An outstanding training programme
- Access to employee wellbeing scheme
- School Direct routes into teaching
- Opportunities for promotion within the school
- Cycle 2 Work
- Smart Schools Benefits (which include Lifestyle Savings, Wellness support, saving scheme for everyday expenses)
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Please note that we do not accept CVs.
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About Paddock School
- School type
- Special school, ages 4 to 19
- School size
- 217 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Paddock School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@paddock.wandsworth.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 02088781521
Paddock School is a growing, outstanding and innovative split site school in Roehampton and Putney for pupils with moderate to severe learning difficulties with autism or severe of complex learning difficulties. We currently have over 200 pupils on roll with approximately 180 staff.
We pride ourselves on the warm, nurturing culture of the School and staff share a deep commitment to supporting the individual needs of pupils; every pupil here is known, understood and nurtured. The Assistant Headteacher must champion this philosophy and also possess stamina, mental agility and an approachable, positive outlook. Exemplary inter-personal skills are essential.
Arranging a visit to Paddock School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@paddock.wandsworth.sch.uk.
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