Position: Midday Meal Supervisor (SEND Support)
Location: Worthing
Hours: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM, with the opportunity for additional hours if desired
Job Type: Full Time, Monday – Friday
We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Midday Meal Supervisor, supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) during lunchtime activities. You will work with both primary and secondary-aged children with a range of complex needs, providing a safe, engaging, and supportive environment during their midday break.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Support students with SEND during lunchtime, assisting with meals and lunchtime activities.
- Encourage social interaction, promote positive behaviour, and help children engage in structured play and relaxation activities.
- Provide 1:1 or group support to children who may require additional assistance.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of all students, addressing any concerns following safeguarding procedures.
- Help manage challenging behavior in line with school policies.
- Collaborate with other school staff to ensure a smooth and inclusive lunchtime experience.
**What We Are Looking For:**
- Experience working with children with SEND or similar support roles is desirable but not essential.
- A calm, patient, and caring demeanor with the ability to handle challenging behaviors positively.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with children and staff.
- Flexibility and adaptability to cover additional hours if required.
- Passion for supporting children’s social and emotional development.
**Benefits:**
- A rewarding role that provides the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children with SEND.
- Supportive working environment with training and development opportunities.
- Flexibility to take on additional hours if desired.
*Important Notice:**
- Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK and will be required to provide references and complete an Enhanced DBS check, which we can assist with.
Important Notice: For you to be successful in applying for the above position you should be eligible to work in the UK or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. Pink Tile is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. During the application process, you will be required to:
– Provide details for us to complete reference checks prior to employment.
– Provide an Enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain one (which Pink Tile can assist with).
Pink Tile Education, their schools and candidates all share the view of “Best Fit, Every Time” and our role is to ensure that every candidate we place has a positive impact on the team of their new employers.
We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we sometimes cannot reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time, your application may have been unsuccessful on this specific occasion, but we encourage you to apply for positions that you may see in the future. Alternatively, please check missed calls and all your email folders as it may have been that we have tried to reach you. Thank you.
