Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant

Establishment Name and

Location:

Maple Ridge School, Maple Crescent, Basingstoke

Salary: £24,225 (FTE Pro Rata £5,600) – 10 hours per week, Term time only. Monday–Friday 11.45am–13.45pm

Working Hours: 10 hours per week (Term time only)

Closing Date: 24/06/2026

Job Category: Support

Local Authority: Hampshire

Phase of

Education:

Special

Job/person summary – Supervisory Assistants Lunchtime

Maple Ridge is a special primary school for children with learning difficulties, the majority of whom have autism. We are looking for a lunchtime supervisory assistant to join us to focus specifically on the learning needs of our pupils  this role you will promote pupils’ communication and develop their independence through practising valuable daily living skills relating to mealtimes. No experience is necessary and training will be given, however an understanding of the difficulties our children may have relating to interaction and sensory processing difficulties would be an advantage.

• Supporting pupils to communicate their needs using alternative forms of communication, e.g. symbols or Makaton
• Promoting independence by assisting pupils with fine motor skills such as cutting food, opening packets, cleaning tables, etc.
• Liaising with catering staff
• Practising social skills with the children and interacting with them to foster relationships and contribute to a positive atmosphere in the school dining hall and playground
• Supporting the behaviour of pupils while they eat their lunch and return to class

Complete application can be sent to recruit

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect 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.