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Job Title:  Lunchtime Supervisor

Location: Syon Early Years, Isleworth, TW7 5AJ

Salary:      £8,603.34 per annum (£12.86 p/h)

Hours:      15 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract:  Permanent, Term Time only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Lunchtime Supervisor to join our close-knit team at Syon Early Years, part of Options Autism.

Job duties

Under the reasonable direction of the Senior Leadership Team, carry out the duties of a Midday Lunch Supervisor as set out in the current school policies.  Uphold the professional code of conduct. Support the school in accordance with the ethos, organisation and policies of the school as a fully committed member of staff as detailed in the specific duties and core standards below.

Main Tasks

• To take responsibility for the standard of cleanliness and hygiene of premises and equipment
• To positively encourage good behaviour and table manners and hygiene.
• To assist with the washing of cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery
• To be responsible for ensuring the safety, welfare and good conduct of pupils whilst in the dining room.
• To follow the school’s absence policy in the case of absence due to illness.
• To ensure that the catering service runs efficiently. 

Essential

• Good standard of personal hygiene
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Flexible approach to working
• Ability to build relationships with children & young people
• Resilience
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Willing to undertake training
• Ability to prioritise tasks

Desirable

• Pre-existing understanding of autism and autistic behaviours
• Experience in a school environment
• Awareness of Health and Safety

About us

Syon Early Years is an early years setting in Isleworth, London built using our expertise in special education needs. We have recognised a need for this type of support for pupils and families, whose needs may not be met in mainstream settings. 

We offer care for pupils with a diagnosis, or emerging traits, of ASC or ADHD and pupils with sensory communication or social needs. Some of the benefits include:

• Purpose built, bespoke environment tailored to the needs of our pupils
• Supported by years of expertise in educational provision for pupils with special educational needs
• Fully trained staff that benefit from specialist neurodiversity, therapeutic and clinical training
• Ability to work with pupils with or without a confirmed diagnosis and/or Education Health and Care Plan - EHCP
• Supporting parents and carers to navigate the path to diagnosis or securing a EHCP 

We offer bespoke personalised care that allows each pupil's needs to be addressed and their capabilities fully realised. With full and part time placements available we are a flexible, safe and nurturing environment for pupils to develop and grow.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care..

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Options Autism?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. 

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

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