About the job

Key information

We are looking for Midday Welfare Assistants to join our friendly team at Avalon School.

Working term time only Monday to Friday 11.00 am – 2.00 pm each day – 15 hours per week, plus 5 inset days. Experience is not essential, but dedication, patience, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn is. We would love to hear from you, if you think you can fulfil this post.

This is a Grade 16 post. Approximate annual gross salary £9,021, monthly £751.

Avalon School is a Specialist School for students aged 11-19 situated in the town of Street. Our school vision is ‘Learning for Life’ – together with our parents and the learners themselves – we aim to teach skills for the whole of life. Avalon School is part of a growing partnership which also includes Polden Bower School and The Bridge School, Sedgemoor.

Our students have a wide range of learning needs. We offer a personalised curriculum alongside a wide range of enrichment opportunities and interventions.

What will I be doing?

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising and assist students with their midday meal
• Attending to pupils’ personal care needs
• Supporting children’s play during lunchtime encouraging constructive and imaginative play.
• Helping to clear the hall and classroom keeping them clean and tidy
• Support in the classroom where needed around the lunchtime period
• Willingness to undertake training to support their role and an understanding of the requirements to attend safeguarding sessions

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

Applicants should be:

• Able to work alongside others to ensure independent life skills are practiced and developed throughout the day
• Able to demonstrate a positive and enthusiastic approach
• Enjoy working with children and young people
• Some personal care will be involved
• Well organised and very reliable

 

What is in it for me?

In return, the school will offer full induction, ongoing professional development and a supportive staff team.

DBS check

Avalon School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This appointment will be subject to enhanced DBS disclosure, medical clearance proof of the right to work in the UK, online searches and satisfactory references.

Supporting documents and information

Enquiries and visits are warmly welcomed, please contact Jo Stamford, Assistant HR manager, on 01278 496 386 or email HR@poldenbower.org.uk

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for the role

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