Midday Supervisor - Part-time - Special Needs Position

The Ifield School, Gravesend

• Ref:KCC886-7039-406S
• Posted:26/05/2023
• Pay:KR3 (approx £5,420 pro rata) per annum
• Start Date:September 2023 or sooner
• App Close Date:16/06/2023 at 09:00
• Interviews:29th June 2023

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We are seeking to appoint two Midday Supervisors to join our dedicated team from September 2023, or sooner.

Ifield School is a Foundation co-educational Special School for pupils aged 4 to 19 years with Profound, Severe and Complex learning needs including communication and interaction difficulties. The majority of pupils have learning difficulties associated with Autism, Speech, Language and Communication and, in addition, some pupils have complex medical conditions.

The Midday Supervisor post is for 10 hours per week, term time only, Kent Range 3 (FTE £21,293 per annum pro rata). Actual salary + SEN Allowance approx.£5,420 per annum. Working days and hours are Monday to Friday, 11.30am to 1.30pm.

The post holder is required to work for 39 weeks per year. In addition, the post holder will receive a payment in respect of their pro rata entitlement to Annual Leave appropriate to their grade, Bank Holidays and the KCC concessionary day.

The role of Midday Supervisor involves supervising and interacting with pupils, working inside and outside of the school during the playtime and lunchtime period. The duties will include mealtime and playtime supervision and some of our pupils and older students also require support and assistance with personal care.

This is an exciting school-based opportunity for those who are interested in supporting the wider development of children. Experience of Special Educational Needs would be preferred although is not essential when applying for this post.

The ideal candidate must share our commitment to ensuring the high standard of care, wellbeing, safeguarding and safety of our pupils and should:

• Be calm assertive and resilient.
• Be fun, friendly and reliable and passionate about working with children.
• Be able to use own initiative.
• Be able to communicate effectively with pupils, colleagues and the leadership team.
• Be eager to develop their skills to contribute towards the whole school development.

What we can offer the candidate:

• Joining a supportive workforce throughout the School, who will share their expertise, support and knowledge
• Supported by a consistently high-quality leadership team
• Entitlement to Kent Rewards and KCC employee benefit scheme
• Enrolment in local government Pension Scheme
• Focus on Mental Health & Wellbeing with access to key services including a free counselling support line
• Comprehensive CPD programme

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a Self Disclosure Form and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, and will also be subject to an online search.

For further information about the school, please visit the school website Ifield School - Home or contact Leigh Picton on 01474-365485.

Information about the school

Ifield School is a special school for children and young people with profound, severe, and complex needs. Almost half of all our pupils have a diagnosis of autism and speech and language difficulties whilst some have complex medical needs.

A unique and outstanding school, located on an attractive and spacious 9-acre site with 6 acres of managed woodland area. We believe that our highly skilled staff make a positive and valuable contribution to the lives of children with profound, severe, and complex needs, each and every day.

In May 2018 Ofsted judged Ifield as an Outstanding school for the third consecutive time.

Ifield School is one of the founding members of KsENT, a co-operative trust for Kent Special Schools.

In September 2015, Ifield School federated with King's Farm Primary School under one Governing Body collectively known as the Cedar Federation.

Ifield School and all its personnel are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and against the ISA Barred List for Children including overseas criminal background checks where applicable. Appointments will be subject to satisfactory recruitment and vetting checks, including two references, one of which must be your current or most recent employer.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a Self Disclosure Form and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, and will also be subject to an online search.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Rosie Owen
• Address:Cedar Avenue, Gravesend , Kent, DA12 5JT
• Telephone: 01474 365485
• Email: rowen@ifield.kent.sch.uk

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