Midday Supervisor

About us

Brooke School is a broad-spectrum Special School catering for pupils aged from 4 - 19 years. We have a warm, mutually supportive and caring ethos with enthusiastic and skilled staff who are highly aspirational and committed to pupil welfare, progress and life chances.

What we need

A kind, caring individual who is empathetic to pupils with special educational needs who will supervise and support pupils during the lunch time period

The main duties of the role are:-

• To support pupils during lunchtime with feeding, assisting with the use of cutlery and helping cut food as necessary
• To supervise pupils eating food brought from home
• Assist pupils when clearing plates, trays, cutlery, cups etc. to ensure tables are cleared
• Be responsible for pupils in the playground/classroom and support them with lunchtime activities
• Ensure that personal and individual care, including toileting needs of the pupils are met
• Attend to pupils that become ill and where necessary, support the nurse with administration of medication
• Prepare the dining area prior to lunchtime and clear away tables and chairs at the end of each session
• Follow appropriate training

What we offer

• the opportunity to make a difference
• a friendly and inclusive working environment
• talented, dedicated and hard working colleagues and SLT team
• comprehensive induction and probation support

Reward & Benefits

We offer:

• A competitive salary
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Enhanced employee assistant programme (including GP helpline, financial & legal advice line and carer support for employee and household members)
• Well-being app & staff discounts
• Occupational Health Service
• Family friendly and Employee Health & Well-being policies

Safer Recruitment

Unity MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow robust safer recruitment processes, including online searches, during all recruitment. Please see application pack for further details

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check.

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all ages, backgrounds and those with disabilities