Job Introduction
Hook Infant School is a four-form entry school and we are seeking an enthusiastic, caring and committed individual to support some of our pupils on a 1:1 basis, with additional responsibility for lunchtime supervision.
We can offer you:
- The support of a highly experienced SENDCo
- A hardworking, supportive staff team with a good sense of humour
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- An attractive, modern and well-resourced school environment
- Supportive parents, governors and an active PTA
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience of working with children with additional needs
- Has a calm, nurturing approach, with the confidence to be appropriately assertive when required
- Can use their own initiative and respond flexibly to unforeseen situations
- Is able to implement a daily structured routine under the guidance of the class teacher and SENDCo
- Can deliver planned interventions to support independence, sensory needs, language development and social skills
- Enjoys working with young children
- Is patient, responsible and able to work effectively as part of a team
- Is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Lunchtime responsibilities include:
- Supervising pupils in the dining hall and on the playground
- Encouraging positive behaviour and safe play
- Supporting pupils’ wellbeing during lunch breaks
- Ensuring school policies and procedures are followed at all times
Hook Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
For further information please contact office@hook-inf.hants.sch.uk
Start Date: ASAP
Salary Type: Support Staff
Salary Details: Actual Salary Approx: £17,765.16 FTE: £25,615.00
Hours of work: 30
Location of Role: Hook Infant School
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an application from a suitably qualified candidate
Safeguarding Commitment
Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Anyone who is to be employed by a Hampshire County Council school will be subject to certain pre‑employment checks. These include: an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, a Children’s Barred List check, satisfactory references and a right to work check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, online searches may be carried out on shortlisted candidates.
