School Meals Supervisory Assistants Ealing Council London

Job description

11.45 am – 1.15 pm Monday to Friday (7.5 hours per week)

39 weeks, term-time only (plus training days)

About us:

Castlebar School is an outstanding special school for primary aged children with severe and complex learning difficulties. We are looking for enthusiastic and patient School Meals Supervisory Assistants to join our team as soon as possible. We offer a warm and welcoming environment with a fantastic and supportive team and excellent opportunities for professional development.

The main purpose of the role:

• The role entails supervising our pupils whilst eating their lunch, as well in the playground

• Supporting children with their relationships, organising activities to enable pupils to engage with others, and ensuring the health and safety of all children

About you:

• A caring, patient, and empathetic approach when working with children with special needs

• Experience of working with children, preferably in an inclusive setting

• Good communication skills, with good spoken and written English (To be tested at interview)

• To be able to form good relationships with children

• Ability to stay calm, patient and understanding when engaging with our pupils

• Ability to work as part of a team and form good relationships with other team members to ensure effective lunchtime supervision

• Be able to follow school policy and procedures

• Be prepared to attend training courses, including first aid

We can offer you:

• A friendly and committed staff team determined to give our students the best possible opportunities

• Appropriate training and continuing professional development opportunities

How to apply:

Application forms and job descriptions can be downloaded from TES via the link on the school website.

Please ensure that you read the Job Description and Person Specification to make sure you meet the requirements for this post. All applicants will be required to complete an application form (CVs will not be accepted). You should use the personal statement section of the application form to show clear evidence of how you meet the essential requirements, your suitability for the post and what you will bring to the role (these are within the person specification document).

The school is committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dbs-checking-service-guidance–2.

Candidates who have lived or worked abroad may require an overseas police check and will be asked to provide a good conduct certificate.

The school reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet, and the recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process.

Closing date: Application forms to be submitted to the school by midnight on Sunday 1st December 2024

Interview date: To be held on Thursday 11 December 2024

Hathaway Gardens Ealing London W13 0DH

Tel No : 02089983135

Email : pquenby@castlebar.ealing.sch.uk