Lunchtime Education Assistant

Help Shape Bright Futures as a Lunchtime Education Assistant

Join our Education team at Chailey Heritage Foundation as a (Lunchtime) Education Assistant, where every day brings an opportunity to make a difference. Your role will have a particular focus on supporting children and young people with complex physical disabilities and health needs over the lunchtime period - including mealtimes, personal care, social activities and supporting pupils to take part in whatever is happening during your working hours.

You'll be part of the wider Education team, encouraging participation and independence and helping to make the middle of each pupil's school day as positive and enriching as possible.

LOCATION: Onsite, North Chailey (BN8 4EF
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SALARY: £13.90 per hour / £9,381 pro rata

HOURS: 15 hours per week (11:30am - 2:30pm), Monday to Friday, term time only.

• Assisting with personal care, hygiene and mealtime routines.
• Engaging pupils in social play and activities to promote interaction and independence.
• Preparing and tidying lunch areas, and supporting pupils' dietary and sensory needs.
• Supporting mobility needs using appropriate handling techniques.
• Supporting pupils with activities and learning taking place during your working hours.
• Being an advocate for the children and young people, respecting their individuality and promoting their confidence.

With your help, pupils will feel safe, valued and supported throughout this important part of their school day.

We need someone who is:

• Compassionate, proactive and great at building relationships.
• A team player with a basic understanding of technology.
• Comfortable with the hands-on nature of the role, including personal care.
• Willing to learn and grow, with a genuine interest in supporting children and young people.

Previous experience in an SEN setting or working with children and young people is an advantage, but not essential.

We want you to feel confident and fully equipped to succeed in this role. All successful candidates complete our initial 5-day induction programme, followed by additional role-specific induction, hands-on training and other specialist training relevant to the pupils you'll be supporting.

Some of this training may extend beyond your contracted hours - particularly when you first join us - but you'll be paid for every required training hour you attend.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Competitive pay.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Discount facilities and healthcare cash plan.
• Death in Service cover.
• Free parking, tea/coffee facilities and an onsite café.
• Cycle-to-work scheme, employee assistance programme and more!

For full details of the role, you can view the Education Assistant Job Description here:
Education Assistant

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