Support Assistant Lunchtime (Term time only)

Rosewood Free School is a specialist school catering for children with severe or profound learning and physical disabilities aged 2-19+.

Responsible to: Headteacher

Reports to: Deputy Headteacher

Hours:

16 hours per week. 11:10 am – 2:20 pm Monday - Thursday and 11:10am – 2:30pm on Friday, term time only.

Purpose:

The Support Assistant Lunchtime will work under the direction of the class teacher or other designated member of staff. The Assistant will work with a group of profoundly or severely disabled children and they will be required to work with any child in the school. This post entails strenuous activity and all applicants must be able to help with the moving and handling of these pupils for which training will be given.  

Main Tasks:

1.        To take part in personal and intimate care routines including feeding and toileting.

2.        To regularly wipe down and clean equipment used in the changing areas. 

3.        To supervise children, under the direction and guidance of a teacher/classroom assistant to ensure standards are maintained.

4.        To safeguard and promote welfare of children and ensure all actions are in the best interest of the child.

5.        To ensure the welfare and safety of the children.

6.        To undertake, on a voluntary basis and following appropriate training, delegated health care tasks.

7.        To ensure effective use of all equipment provided and to report any concerns to line manager.

8.        To attend staff training as required, including some meetings outside of contracted hours.

9.        To undertake any other duties commensurate with the level of responsibility of the post.

10.     Being committed to the aims of Rosewood School.

11.     To supervise and take part in leisure activities as directed by the Teacher or the Learning Assistants.

12.     To comply with all the School policies with particular regard to Health and Safety and Moving and Handling Policies.  

In addition the school may require a degree of flexibility in working arrangements, to be agreed from time to time, to ensure the best possible provision for the pupils attending Rosewood School. 

Salary

Scale Point 5 - £12.18 per hour. Salaries are calculated for term time only working plus a 5 week holiday allowance. Salary is divided into 12 equal payments which are paid monthly by credit transfer. Rosewood Free School operate a contributory group pension scheme.

Closing Date: 22nd October 2024

Interview Date: 25th October 2024

The Specialist Schools Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.