Midday Assistant
Location: Chigwell, Essex
School Type: Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with special educational needs? Join our dedicated team as a Midday Assistant, for a supportive and thriving SEN school in Chigwell.
Role Details
- Hours: Part-time, during lunchtime hours (exact timings to be confirmed).
- Contract: Term-time only.
- Salary: Competitive and based on experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and support pupils during lunch breaks, both in the dining hall ️ and outdoor areas .
- Promote a safe, inclusive, and enjoyable environment.
- Assist with feeding, personal care, and mobility where necessary.
- Foster positive interactions and encourage social development.
- Respond effectively to the needs of pupils with varying abilities and challenges, including emotional and behavioural support.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Is patient, caring, and committed to supporting children with SEN.
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Can remain calm and proactive in a busy environment.
- Is reliable and punctual, with a strong sense of responsibility.
- Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided.
What We Offer
- A welcoming and inclusive school community .
- Full training and ongoing professional development.
- The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children .
- Competitive pay and benefits.
To Apply:
Please apply with your CV for more details.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.
✨ Join us and be part of a team where every day is an opportunity to inspire and be inspired!
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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