Midday Care Assistant - Severndale Specialist Academy

Midday Care Assistant

Who are we:
Severndale Specialist Academy is a multi-site Academy catering for children with special educational needs in Shropshire. Our children and young people can access Severndale Specialist Academy from Reception through to Sixth Form and have a range of learning difficulties.

What is the purpose of the role:
Whilst working under the instruction of the teaching staff and nominated teaching assistants, as a Midday Care Assistant you will support pupils through play, personal needs including physical, hygiene and welfare matters and feeding of an individual or small group of pupils.

Skills required:
• Ability to work with children and vulnerable adults
• Ability to build good relationships
• Encourage engagement and inclusion

You should be enthusiastic, self motivated and reliable and able to work on your own initiative, with the ability to establish effective working relationships at all levels, particularly as a member of a team. You should have the relevant skills and personal qualities such as being dynamic and proactive to undertake the range of duties and the ability to work accurately and consistently.

What’s included:
• Permanent contract
• Salary capped at Grade 4: £8.82 per hour
• Hours of work are Monday to Friday 12pm till 1:30pm (7.5 hours per week for 43.21 weeks of the year —Term Time only)
• Access to the School Advisory Service
• Bike to work scheme
• Continuing Professional Development
• Local Authority Pension Scheme

If you want to further your career in a fast paced environment, then please complete the application form at www.Severndaleschool.org and forward your information to Nic Copeland (Human Resources)
recruitment@severndaleschool.co.uk by 9am Wednesday 23 September 2020
Severndale Specialist Academy is committed to the safety and well-being of all pupils and staff. Posts are subject to enhanced DBS disclosures and safer recruiting process including pre-interview reference checks.