Midday Assistant

Working with young people can be one of the most rewarding and satisfying jobs. It can sometimes be challenging, and resilience must be high, but building these relationships with young people, being their constant and believing in their value can significantly change their future — the rewards will certainly outweigh the challenges!

Springwell School is located on the edge of the city of Southampton and is a designated day special school for children aged from 4 to 11 years with complex learning difficulties including speech and language disorders, autism, and challenging behaviours.

We are looking to recruit a number of permanent Midday Assistant roles to work across Springwell.

• Competitive salary with regular salary progression
• Opportunities for CPD
• Free on‑site parking on main site
• Pension Scheme
• Support and training
• Monday – Friday working pattern
• Excellent development opportunities to grow within a positive and supportive team
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Support

• Support and motivate the children and encourage independence during the lunch period
• Assist with ancillary duties; ensuring tables are clean and clear, cleaning up spillages
• Encourage and support good behaviour by acting as a positive role model
• Can deal with challenging behaviour, reporting serious issues to senior staff

• Previous experience of working with children within a school setting is desirable
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to liaise with staff at all levels
• Have enthusiasm, reliability, and resilience
• Strong sense of teamwork
• Understand the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding

Working pattern – 7.5 hours per week, Term time only. Monday – Friday: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Springwell School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check and a full online check of social media platforms as per the updated guidance in KCSIE 2022.