Job Description

Overview

Job Title:

Midday Care & Support Assistant

Weeks of employment per annum

: 38

Hours per week:

20

Working day pattern:

Monday to Friday

Start and finish times :

10:00am-2:00pm

Salary Grade:

Derbyshire Pay Scale Grade 5

Full time salary:

25,185-25,583 per annum

Actual salary (pro-rata):

11,383 per annum

Closing date for applications: 19th August 2025

Brackenfield School is an area special school for the South of Derbyshire, providing an exciting and relevant education for young people with complex needs including communication and comprehension difficulties.

The Headteacher and Governors wish to appoint a Midday Care & Support Assistant working across the school to support the health, first aid and intimate care needs of pupils.

The successful candidate will join an experienced team of teachers, STLAs (Specialist Teacher and Learning Assistants) and LSAs (Learning Support Assistants) who support young people aged 3 to 19, working developmentally between birth and 6years of age.

All of our young people have profound and multiple, complex and severe learning needs.

The successful applicants will promote the school ethos through high levels of expectation, being an adaptable team player, promoting growth mindset through recognition of character education and be able to encourage pupil independence.

Brackenfield School is committed to the safeguarding of all children. Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Brackenfield SEND School is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, preventing unlawful discrimination in all of its activities and to valuing diversity.

If you would like more information please contact HR@brackenfield.derbyshire.sch.uk

Duties

Assist children with eating their lunchtime meal: promoting good table manners; social skills; hygiene; assisting with feeding when necessary Use correct manual handling procedures and equipment as necessary (training provided) Provide first aid support to pupils Assist pupils with intimate care needs including toileting, changing and hygiene routines in a respectful and dignified manner. Accurately record all intimate care and first aid Follow individual healthcare plans and medical protocols as directed by healthcare professionals and school staff. Implement and support programmes designed to promote independent living skills (e.g dressing, toileting, handwashing, self-feeding) Engage pupils in play and structured activities Interact with students through positive communication and deal promptly with any issues Work collaboratively with teaching staff, support staff and parents/carers to ensure consistent care Participate in relevant training (e.g safeguarding, first aid, manual handling) Follow all school policies, including those related to safeguarding, behaviour and confidentiality.

Person Specification

Essential:

Experience Knowledge, Training & Qualifications Level 2 Qualification

Ability to follow policy and procedure

Relevant experience in meeting the personal care and health needs of people

A criminal record check is required as part of the recruitment process

Person Attributes

Ability to understand the SEND of a child and use this understanding to support effectively A caring, calm and patient approach Commitment to positive care of children Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team Ability to work on own initiative Organisation, prioritisation and time-management skills A proactive approach to developing own knowledge and skill Resilience and excellent attendance to work
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,185.00-25,583.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company pension On-site parking Sick pay
Language:

English (preferred)
Work Location: In person