Lunchtime Assistant

Holland & Barrett; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused charity is seeking a Lunchtime Assistant for its outstanding school in Newcastle upon Tyne. This role involves supporting students during lunchtime, working as part of a team under the class teacher's guidance. The position is part-time, 10 hours per week, during term time only. Successful candidates will receive training and support. Benefits include wellbeing support, a pension scheme, and school holidays off. Applicants must commit to safeguarding children and undergo necessary background checks.

Benefits

Wellbeing support

Contributory Pension Scheme

Induction and ongoing training

Employee Assistance Programme

Rewards scheme to save money on shopping

Cycle to Work Scheme

School holidays off

Qualifications

• Must work as part of a team to support students during lunchtime.
• Must receive extensive support and training.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Support students during lunchtime periods.
• Work under direction of the class teacher.
• Engage with children who may have complex difficulties.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Flexibility

Job description

The Percy Hedley Foundation is one of the largest regional charities supporting people with a range of learning and physical needs. We take a person centred, flexible approach to the care and support we provide.

We work towards excellence every day and our team members are committed to delivering the very best outcomes for the people we support. Our dynamic and flexible service is tailored to the specific needs of the individual, making it easier to live, learn and be part of a world adapting to change.

Percy Hedley School specialises in working with two distinct groups of children who have cerebral palsy and/or speech, language and communication difficulties and other complex difficulties including ASD, dyspraxia, dyslexia, and ADHD. We set out to make a difference to the learning, wellbeing, and future life chances of children. Teachers, Therapists and Learning Support Assistants work together in trans‑disciplinary teams to meet the individual needs of every pupil. Together, we believe we can unlock each child’s potential and support achievement for all.

The Role

We are looking to recruit a Lunchtime Assistant to work lunchtimes in our outstanding school. The main role of the Lunchtime Assistant is to work as part of a team as directed by the class teacher to support students during lunchtime periods. The successful candidates will receive extensive support and training.

The role is Monday – Friday 11:45am – 1:45pm (10 hours per week). This role is term time only (39 weeks).

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Why Work for Us

Percy Hedley School encourages career development and progression. We run a robust training programme and also have development opportunities both within school and across the wider Foundation.

We also offer the following benefits to staff:

• Wellbeing support (including occupational health, physio services and counselling services)
• Contributory Pension Scheme.
• Induction and ongoing training
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a rewards scheme designed to save money on shopping
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Have the school holidays off

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS and barring checks as well as other employment clearances such as referencing in line with our regulator’s legislation requirements.

Please note that this role is classed as regulated activity as it involves working directly with children and/or vulnerable adults. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self‑declaration form prior to interview, and all candidates will be subject to an online check prior to interview. The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013, 2020 & 2023) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected' and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

Please note it is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and the Percy Hedley Foundation has the right to respond appropriately.

As a disability confident employer who is registered and accredited by the scheme, we would encourage all applications but please reach out if you require any guidance or support in your application.

Please access the following link for our child protection policy:

This is ongoing recruitment so the vacancy will close when a suitable number of applicants have been appointed.